What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Engineering Intern, Summer 2027 (REQ#43458) position at Amway?
Internship Job title: Industrial Engineering Intern - Summer 2027
Department/Division: Supply Chain / Engineering & Manufacturing
Hourly Range: $26.80-$28.10
Location: Ada, MI (Onsite)
The Industrial & Systems Engineering team improves manufacturing performance through practical engineering, data analysis, and technology-driven solutions. The team serves as an internal consulting partner to Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, Planning, Finance, and Research & Development, helping transform opportunities into measurable operational improvements.
As an intern, you'll gain hands-on exposure to industrial engineering in a real manufacturing environment. You'll spend time on the production floor working alongside manufacturing leaders and frontline employees, conducting observations, collecting data, and developing solutions that improve safety, efficiency, quality, and overall operational performance.
How would an intern contribute to the team’s success:
We are seeking a highly motivated Industrial Engineering student with an entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for solving complex operational challenges.
This intern will independently identify opportunities, analyze manufacturing processes and data, engage stakeholders, test solutions, and drive recommendations through implementation. Success in this role requires curiosity, initiative, sound judgment, strong communication skills, and a focus on delivering measurable business results.
The intern will work closely with manufacturing leaders, engineers, technical teams, and frontline employees to improve operational performance and support key business priorities.
An Example Of a Typical Project Would Be
Example #1 - Changeover Optimization
Required skills and background:
Students who will have completed their junior year by the start of the internship and have an anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and April 2028.
Technical Skills
Amway does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Amway immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, STEM OPT, TN, etc.) now or in the future.
Department/Division: Supply Chain / Engineering & Manufacturing
Hourly Range: $26.80-$28.10
Location: Ada, MI (Onsite)
- Note: This position is an office role, and you must be able to report in-person to Ada on Mondays through Thursdays, with Friday as a remote optional day
The Industrial & Systems Engineering team improves manufacturing performance through practical engineering, data analysis, and technology-driven solutions. The team serves as an internal consulting partner to Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, Planning, Finance, and Research & Development, helping transform opportunities into measurable operational improvements.
As an intern, you'll gain hands-on exposure to industrial engineering in a real manufacturing environment. You'll spend time on the production floor working alongside manufacturing leaders and frontline employees, conducting observations, collecting data, and developing solutions that improve safety, efficiency, quality, and overall operational performance.
How would an intern contribute to the team’s success:
We are seeking a highly motivated Industrial Engineering student with an entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for solving complex operational challenges.
This intern will independently identify opportunities, analyze manufacturing processes and data, engage stakeholders, test solutions, and drive recommendations through implementation. Success in this role requires curiosity, initiative, sound judgment, strong communication skills, and a focus on delivering measurable business results.
The intern will work closely with manufacturing leaders, engineers, technical teams, and frontline employees to improve operational performance and support key business priorities.
An Example Of a Typical Project Would Be
Example #1 - Changeover Optimization
- Analyze manufacturing changeover processes, identify efficiency opportunities, and recommend improvements that reduce downtime and increase productivity.
- Conduct time studies, workflow observations, and production analyses to identify bottlenecks, improve labor utilization, and balance production lines more effectively.
- Evaluate workstations and manufacturing processes to identify ergonomic risks and opportunities to improve employee safety, comfort, and productivity.
Required skills and background:
- Industrial Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology
- Operations Engineering
- Related engineering or technical disciplines
Students who will have completed their junior year by the start of the internship and have an anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and April 2028.
Technical Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Data analysis and statistical methods
- Manufacturing process analysis
- Capacity modeling and work measurement techniques
- SQL Server
- Tableau and/or Power BI
- Process improvement methodologies
- Financial or operational analysis
- AI tools used to support research, analysis, productivity, or problem-solving
- Intellectual curiosity and a desire to understand how things work
- Strong initiative and self-direction
- Ability to work effectively with limited direction
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong collaboration and relationship-building abilities
- Organization and time-management skills
- Adaptability and comfort with changing priorities
- A solution-oriented mindset
- Ability to influence and work across multiple stakeholder groups
- Commitment to following projects through implementation and results
Amway does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Amway immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, STEM OPT, TN, etc.) now or in the future.
Salary : $27 - $28