Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Manufacturing Engineering Intern

As a Manufacturing Engineering Intern, you will support initiatives that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement across our pharmacy automation operations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify improvement opportunities, analyze process performance, document current-state and future-state workflows, and help implement sustainable Lean and Six Sigma-based solutions that reduce waste and improve operational efficiency.

The iA Intern Program is a 10-week summer internship, running from Tuesday June 1, 2027, through Friday, August 6, 2027.

What you'll do:

• Support the implementation of Lean manufacturing initiatives to improve productivity, reduce waste, and enhance workflow.
• Analyze existing manufacturing processes and assist in developing standard work instructions, process maps, and value stream analyses.
• Assist with time studies, capacity analysis, and line balancing to optimize production efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to identify and resolve process bottlenecks and quality issues.
• Participate in kaizen events, 5S audits, and other continuous improvement activities.
• Collect and analyze data using tools such as Excel, Power BI, or Minitab to monitor process performance and support decision-making.
• Prepare and present findings, recommendations, and implementation plans to the manufacturing engineering team.
• Help implement mistake-proofing (poka-yoke) techniques and visual management tools to improve process reliability.

Who you are:

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies (coursework or project experience preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a hands-on, team-oriented attitude.
• Passion for innovation and improving manufacturing systems.

Even better if you have:

• Knowledge of problem-solving tools such as 5 Why, A3 Thinking, Fishbone Diagrams, or Root Cause Analysis.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. Employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Compensation:

The estimated hourly rate range for this position is $18.00 to $26.00 per hour, though a candidate's hourly rate shall be determined on a range of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications and experience.

What are the perks?

• Gain hands-on experience
• Work on real projects with industry professionals
• Receive mentorship and build your professional network
• Get career-building and resume support
• Explore potential full-time opportunities

More about iA:

iA® (Innovation Associates®) is a pharmacy fulfillment company that provides an integrated platform of capabilities to support Centralized and Community Pharmacy Fulfillment Solutions. With over 30 years of experience in the pharmacy fulfillment business, we have developed and implemented a suite of automation and software solutions that help deliver quick and sustainable business results. Our integrated Pharmacy Fulfillment Platform enables scalable solutions that helps run the prescription fulfillment process from prescription acceptance to delivery, supporting dynamic design flexibility to service pharmacies in a variety of volumes and settings. Our solutions improve workflow, and increase efficiency, while enabling more time for pharmacists to focus on their patients. iA works with pharmacy providers in the Commercial, Health Systems, Government, and Mail Order/eCommerce markets. iA can help customers transform their pharmacy.

Our Mission:

We partner with providers to transform pharmacy through our leading-edge software enabled fulfillment technology and partners to deepen the patient-pharmacist relationship, enhancing patient safety and choice while increasing operational efficiency. iA empowers pharmacists to focus on patient care. iA can run the prescription fulfillment process from start to finish, helping pharmacies manage fulfillment and inventory to help lower costs, improve efficiency, increase safety, and provide comprehensive Rx tracking and real-time support.

Our Products:

• Software
• Modular Hardware
• Sophisticated Counting and Collation Devices

Our Core Values:

• Solutions Driven
• Customer Centric
• Championing Diversity
• Empowering Ownership
• Trust Daringly

iA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.