Engineering Process Improvement Intern (Bryan, TX)
About The Position
The Engineering Process Improvement Intern will support a project-based initiative focused on identifying and reducing process constraints within a high-volume manufacturing line. This role applies industrial engineering principles to analyze production flow, identify bottlenecks, and evaluate improvement opportunities. The internship provides hands-on experience in time studies, throughput analysis, and data-driven recommendations that support operational excellence and informed capital investment decisions. This intern will be an active participant in the C.H. Guenther Internship Program cohort, receiving mentorship, professional development, and networking opportunities. C.H. Guenther is dedicated to delivering an enriching internship experience that goes beyond hands-on work to support long-term professional growth. The intern program will run from June 8 to August 14, 2026.
Requirements
- Junior or Senior pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Analytical and organizational skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
- Engineering coursework or relevant college experience.
- Ability to evaluate processes and recommend improvements.
Responsibilities
- Conduct time and motion studies across a manufacturing process to document cycle times, changeovers, downtime, and variability.
- Analyze production flow to identify and quantify process constraints impacting overall throughput.
- Support bottleneck analysis using collected data to understand root causes and improvement opportunities.
- Develop a prioritized set of improvement recommendations, which may include process changes, equipment enhancements, layout adjustments, or automation concepts.
- Assist with cost-benefit and ROI analysis to evaluate the potential impact of proposed improvements.
- Compile findings into clear, data-driven documentation to support leadership review and decision-making.
- Prepare and present project summaries and recommendations to Engineering, Operations, and internship stakeholders.
Benefits
- health and disability insurance
- retirement savings options
- flexible spending accounts
- employee assistance programs
- educational assistance
- parental leave
- paid time off
- company-paid holidays
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Career Level
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