Industrial Engineering Intern (January-May 2025)
Date: Oct 1, 2024
Location: Chattanooga, TN, US
Company: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
The Volkswagen Group is one of the world's largest producers of passenger cars and Europe's largest automaker and is on the road to number one. Come join our team and you could be part of that ride. For our employees, Volkswagen stands for more than just efficient and sustainable products - it’s an expression of who they are and how they move through life. Become a part of the Volkswagen of America experience and work with people who are passionate, innovative, enthusiastic, and high performing team players. Everyone deserves a better car and everyone deserves a better company - it’s a Volkswagen thing.
VW. Two letters. Endless opportunities.
The internship program at Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations is intended to provide college / university students and recent graduates the opportunity to use and develop skills they have learned in the classroom by working at our state-of-the-art production facility, and to provide Volkswagen Chattanooga the opportunity to develop talent for potential future entry-level positions.
Summary
Our internships are full-time positions (40 hours/week). Candidates will be expected to be available to work during normal business hours (Monday – Friday; exact hours will vary by position and some positions might require work on Saturdays). To be eligible for the internship program, candidates are required to be enrolled at an accredited post-secondary educational institution or have graduated from one within the 6 months prior to the start date of the internship. Candidates who do not meet our guideline will not be considered. This position will start in January and end in May 2025 with a chance for extension through August 2025. Applications for later terms will not be accepted at this time.
Responsibilities
The Industrial Engineering and Production Systems team is responsible for the allocation of direct manpower and directing continuous improvement efforts to work efficiently. The team promotes implementation and use of the VW Production System (working to standards, ergonomics, 5S, TPM, problem solving, etc.)
As a local intern the applicant shall support the Industrial Engineering and Production System department in activities associated with industrial engineering, new model process development as well as continuous improvement activities. Exposure to lean manufacturing principles and concepts are expected.
- Support day-to-day Industrial Engineering activities as needed.
- Lead and/or support projects in the department supporting productivity improvement
- Collect data to support workshops and projects
- Perform time studies as needed of current operations
- Apply interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with the IE team and achieve common goals.
Qualifications
Required Education: 2+ years completed towards Industrial Engineering or related degree
Required Skills
- Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing systems/processes
Preferred Skills
- Analytical and conceptual thinking – using logic and reason, creativity and strategic thinking & planning
- Communication skills – interpersonal, presentation and written
- Integration – joining people, processes or systems
- Problem solving
- Resource management
- Time study/workload analysis
- Identification of bottlenecks
- Development of work instructions
- Ergonomics
Pay
Pay Rates based on level of education:
- Junior: $18/hour
- Senior: $20/hour
- Bachelor’s degree/recent graduate: $24.00
- Master’s degree/enrolled or recent graduate: $27.00
- Ph.D. / enrolled or recent graduate: $29.00
Relocation/housing financial assistance not provided
This role description is a guideline and does not create contractual rights between the Company and any of its employees. The Company does not enter into any type of employment contract, implied or written, with its employees regarding job security.
This Organization Participates in E-Verify. We maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Nearest Major Market: Chattanooga
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