Industrial Engineer Intern

Job Post Information* : Posted Date 16 hours ago(3/5/2026 8:09 AM)
ID
2026-4007
Category (Portal Searching)
Engineering

Overview

 

The Industrial Engineer Intern supports initiatives focused on improving production efficiency, labor utilization, workflow optimization, and operational performance within manufacturing operations. This role provides hands-on experience applying industrial engineering and lean manufacturing principles in a commercial vehicle production environment.

 

The intern will work closely with engineering and operations teams to analyze processes, collect data, and support continuous improvement projects that enhance safety, quality, and productivity.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with time studies, labor analysis, and productivity evaluations.
  • Support line balancing, workflow optimization, and capacity analysis activities.
  • Participate in plant layout and material flow improvement projects.
  • Assist with development and documentation of standard work processes.
  • Collect and analyze manufacturing data to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.
  • Assist with ergonomic assessments and safety improvement projects.
  • Participate in cross-functional project teams with operations and engineering.
  • Support staffing analysis or manpower planning initiatives.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Anticipated Projects:

  • Assist in new product development projects.
  • New product development time studies and benchmarking.
  • Ideate production line improvement opportunities for new products.
  • Assist in competitive analysis.

Qualifications

 

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
  • Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes and mechanical systems preferred.
  • Manufacturing awareness with welding, sheet metal, assembly processes, tolerances is valuable.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective communication and ability to work independently and with others.
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, with excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Physical Requirements

 

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.    

 

  • Physical demands: While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close and distance vision. 

  • Work environment: Spend 85% of time in office environment and 15% of time in manufacturing environment. May be exposed to possible shop hazards including high noise, heavy machinery and shop traffic. Frequent use of a computer  

 

About Great Dane

 

With a history dating back to 1900, Great Dane has established itself as a transportation solutions leader of today – delivering innovative products and exceptional services that help our customers and employees succeed. We not only engineer durable and high-quality trailers and truck bodies; we foster relationships that last a lifetime.  

 

 

Why Work for us?

 

Great Dane is a leading manufacturer of dry-freight vans, refrigerated trailers, and flatbeds with 10 manufacturing facilities and 20 service centers throughout the United States. With a legacy like ours comes a dedication to the hard-working individuals that make Great Dane what it is today. Our jobs are waiting to be filled by driven, challenge-focused & enthusiastic people like you.  

 

Our culture is comprised of “Champions” and offers a rewarding workplace rooted in core values of safety, leadership, integrity, quality, and passion. Every employee has opportunities to learn, to grow, to succeed and to be engaged in a collaborative environment.  

 

Benefits Overview

  • Competitive compensation  

  • Housing assistance
  • Paid holidays

  • And more! 

 

Great Dane is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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