Industrial Engineer Intern

Overview

Placement Type:

Temporary

Salary:

$12-14 Hourly

Start Date:

Aug 31, 2026

Aquent is proud to partner with a leading company at the forefront of manufacturing innovation. This organization is dedicated to producing high-quality products through advanced processes, and your contributions will directly impact the efficiency and effectiveness of their operations. Join a team committed to excellence and continuous improvement, where your work will help shape the future of production.

Step into a pivotal role where your ingenuity will directly shape the future of manufacturing processes. You will dive into the heart of operations, applying industrial engineering principles to real-world challenges and making a tangible impact on how products are made and delivered. Your fresh perspective and analytical skills will be invaluable as you support a team committed to excellence and continuous growth, identifying opportunities for improvement, streamlining processes, and ensuring that efficiency and quality are at the core of every operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in collecting and analyzing production, labor, and process data to help improve workflow, efficiency, and resource utilization.
• Observe manufacturing operations and help document current processes, work balance, and sequence of operations.
• Participate in waste elimination and continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing principles. Assist with documenting process changes and improvement ideas.
• Assist with time studies, motion analysis, and standardized work reviews.
• Assist manufacturing, maintenance, and production teams with technical and analytical support for day-to-day operational issues.
• Support plant layout activities using AutoCAD.

Growth and Development Opportunities

This role is designed to provide a robust learning experience, allowing you to:

• Learn manufacturing systems, plant workflows, and industrial engineering methods in a hands-on production environment.
• Build practical experience in lean tools, data analysis, standardized work, and continuous improvement.
• Support experienced engineers and cross-functional teams while developing problem-solving and communication skills.

Must-Have Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0-2 years related experience required.
• Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage one's time effectively.
• Ability to accurately document information.
• Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and AutoCAD.

About Aquent Talent

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.