Industrial Engineering Intern

AxoraQ is seeking an Industrial Engineering Intern to gain hands-on experience in manufacturing and production planning. The intern will analyze processes and data, collaborate with manufacturing teams, and recommend and implement improvements to operational performance.

Responsibilities:

• This intern will independently identify opportunities, analyze manufacturing processes and data, engage stakeholders, test solutions, and drive recommendations through implementation
• The intern will work closely with manufacturing leaders, engineers, technical teams, and frontline employees to improve operational performance and support key business priorities
• 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

Requirements:

• The company does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role
• Do not apply for this role if you will need the company's immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, STEM OPT, TN, etc.) now or in the future
• 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
• 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