Industrial Engineer/Process Improvement Intern

Industrial Engineer / Process Improvement Intern

About Rubbercraft: Rubbercraft (RCC) is a trusted leader in engineered elastomer solutions serving aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. Our team designs and manufactures precision-molded seals, gaskets, and custom rubber components that perform in the most demanding environments. We take pride in craftsmanship, collaboration, and a culture built on innovation and reliability.

Our Mission:

Enabling custom engineered solutions through our Polymers Material Science, Technologies and Applications expertise.

Overview
Support manufacturing engineering and operations by analyzing production processes, maintaining manufacturing routers, and conducting time studies to improve efficiency and documentation accuracy.

Core Responsibilities

• Analyze existing production processes to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities
• Document workflows, standard work instructions, and process steps clearly and accurately
• Support creation, review, and updates of manufacturing routers (BOMs, labor steps, run times, etc.)
• Conduct time studies and collect production data on the shop floor
• Assist with process validation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in:
  • Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes (assembly, machining, etc.)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to break down processes into clear, structured steps
• Comfortable working in a shop floor environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (data tracking, basic analysis)
• Strong written communication skills for documentation

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or experience in:
  • Time studies / work measurement (MTM, stopwatch studies, etc.)
  • Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Experience creating process documentation, SOPs, or flowcharts
• Exposure to CAD or manufacturing drawings

Key Skills (What success looks like)

• Can observe a process and accurately map it step-by-step
• Notices inefficiencies and asks the right questions
• Produces clear, usable documentation (not vague or overly complex)
• Works well with operators and gains information from the floor
• Organized and detail-oriented with data

Benefits:

At Rubbercraft, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.

RCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to complete the application process may contact Human Resources.

This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Employment is contingent upon the applicant being a "U.S. person" as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15), which includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees, as required by U.S. export control laws.