Industrial Engineering Intern
Urschel Laboratories, Inc.
Salary undisclosed
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Description
Urschel Laboratories, INC. is seeking an Industrial Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to work alongside our operations and manufacturing teams on projects focused on process improvement, operational efficiency, and production excellence. This internship offers hands-on experience in manufacturing operations while providing opportunities to analyze data, improve processes, and contribute to meaningful business initiatives.
Urschel designs and manufactures industrial cutting equipment for food processing and allied industries around the world from our global headquarters located in Chesterton, Indiana, U.S.A. Consumers purchase goods manufactured on Urschel cutting equipment on a daily basis. Advanced manufacturing technologies are utilized at our climate controlled, clean, and environmentally conscious facility.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop, review, and update standardized work instructions throughout the facility
- Support continuous improvement and process optimization projects within the operations departments
- Assist production departments with data analysis to identify opportunities related to production quality, throughput, delays, etc.
- Assist with statistical analysis, solution verification, and validation of improvement countermeasures
- Complete special projects as needed and other duties assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be actively enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited University, with a major in engineering discipline, preferably Industrial or Mechanical
- Must be entering junior or senior standing with a minimum GPA of 2.8.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
- Proficient in Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel, and Power Point)
- Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrate integrity, dependability, attention to detail, and professionalism when handling confidential information.
BENEFITS:
- Receive direct supervision from the Production Manager
- Flexible scheduling to allow for finals and changes in class schedule if applicable
- Apply skills and knowledge to the workplace
- Letter of recommendation provided upon successful completion of internship
- Academic credit may be available to qualifying students who receive approval from their university
Apply directly http://www.urschel.com/careers
Applications will be accepted through Sunday, November 1, 2026.
Date Posted: 10/1/2026
About this role
Urschel Laboratories is looking for an Industrial Engineering Intern to spend summer 2027 embedded in the operations and manufacturing teams at their Chesterton headquarters. You'd work on real process improvement and efficiency projects—analyzing production data to spot bottlenecks and quality issues, developing work instructions, and helping validate solutions that actually get implemented. The company manufactures precision cutting equipment for food processing, so the work directly supports a global operation with meaningful scale.
The role suits someone entering their junior or senior year in an engineering program (Industrial or Mechanical preferred) who's comfortable with independent work but also collaborative problem-solving. You'll need solid Excel and data skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to communicate findings clearly. The internship offers flexibility around your academic schedule and includes direct mentorship from the Production Manager, plus a letter of recommendation and potential academic credit if your university approves it.
Typical pay for this role
$40,000
Typical range: $40,000 to $60,000
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