Process Engineering\/Manufacturing Intern

Process Engineering Intern

Location: Onsite Los Angeles, CA

Job Type: Full-Time Internship Monday-Friday 7 am -3:30 pm

About VersaDesk

At VersaDesk, we operate at the intersection of American manufacturing, e-commerce innovation, and product design. As a vertically integrated manufacturer and direct-to-consumer brand, we manage everything from engineering and production to marketing, fulfillment, and customer experience. We're built around innovation, continuous improvement, and ambitious growth. Our fast-paced, collaborative team works to build better products, smarter systems, and more efficient processes.

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated, hands-on Process Engineering Intern to join our Operations team in Los Angeles. You'll gain real-world experience in manufacturing, process development, and continuous improvement. This is a floor-based role. You will spend significant time on the manufacturing floor working directly alongside production team members, learning how work is performed, documenting processes, and developing practical SOPs and training materials. This is a 3-month internship with potential for full-time employment based on performance and company needs.

What You'll Do

Work directly on the manufacturing floor alongside production team members

Observe and document how tasks and processes are actually performed

Work with employees to develop and improve SOPs, work instructions, checklists, and training materials

Develop visual process documentation and training materials to make processes easier to follow

Create process maps and document best practices

Standardize processes across production, assembly, inventory, and shipping

Identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement

Assist with Lean and continuous improvement projects

Help develop and implement improved work methods

Train and support team members on newly developed processes and SOPs

Test processes on the floor and make adjustments based on real-world results

Track improvements and measure results

Help improve productivity, quality, safety, and consistency

Collaborate with Operations, Production, Inventory, Purchasing, Quality, and other teams

What We're Looking For Must-Have Skills

Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Comfortable with Excel/Google Sheets

Strong attention to detail

Interest in manufacturing and process improvement

Willingness to work hands-on in a manufacturing environment and alongside production team members

Nice-to-Have Skills

Lean Manufacturing experience or coursework

Process mapping or SOP development experience

Manufacturing or production experience

Exposure to time studies, root cause analysis, or workflow analysis

Experience creating training or process documentation

What You'll Gain

Hands-on manufacturing and process engineering experience

Direct experience working on a manufacturing floor

Experience creating SOPs, work instructions, and standardized processes

Exposure to Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement

Experience working directly with production and operations teams

Practical experience solving real process inefficiencies

Cross-functional experience within a growing manufacturing company

Mentorship and professional experience beyond the classroom

Real process improvement work to add to your portfolio

Physical Requirements

Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures and noise levels.

Ability to stand and walk for up to 8 hours daily and lift up to 50 lbs consistently without assistance.

Ability to stand for long shifts, bend, twist, and repetitively lift heavy office furniture weighing up to 50 lbs.

If you're ready to turn your engineering education into real-world experience and help build better processes at a growing manufacturing company, we'd love to hear from you. Expected pay range for this role is starting at 20.00/hour.

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