Industrial Engineering Intern, Summer
Listed on 2026-09-15
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Engineering
Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer
Internship
Job title:
Industrial Engineering Intern - Summer 2027
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 Innovation & Sciences, 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.
Desired Majors:
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.
TechnicalSkills:
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
Solution-oriented mindset
Ability to influence and work across multiple stakeholder groups
Commitment to following projects through implementation and results
Your pay rate within the posted range will be based on your completed class year at the start of the internship program. Amway's recruiting team will confirm your applicable rate during the recruitment process.
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.
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