Industrial Engineering Intern

Whether you’re looking to gain practical experience or seeking exciting projects during your studies – Webasto is the right place for you! An internship with us offers valuable insights into various career fields and the opportunity to get to know Webasto as an employer. Be part of innovative projects in an inspiring and supportive environment.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Industrial Engineering Intern to join our team. This internship offers hands-on experience in process improvement, operational efficiency, data analysis, and project management within a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is currently pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering or a related discipline and is eager to apply classroom knowledge to real-world business challenges

Key Responsibilities.

• Assist in analyzing production processes, workflows, and operational systems to identify improvement opportunities
• Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process optimization methodologies
• Collect, organize, and analyze operational data to support decision-making
• Participate in time studies, workflow mapping, and capacity analysis
• Help develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and process documentation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, quality, supply chain, and maintenance
  Prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations for engineering and management teams
• Support facility layout planning and material flow analysis
  Contribute to cost reduction and productivity improvement projects
• Perform other engineering-related duties as assigned

Qualifications
Required

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Preferred

• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement principles
• Experience with data visualization or analytics tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Minitab
• Knowledge of AutoCAD or other engineering software
• Prior internship, co-op, or project experience in manufacturing or operations environments

What You’ll Gain

• Real-world engineering and operational experience
• Exposure to manufacturing and business improvement strategies
• Mentorship from experienced engineering professionals
• Opportunities to contribute to impactful projects
• Professional development and networking opportunities

Your contact person:
Mirwais Ghani, People & Organization Detroit, MI 

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