Industrial Engineering Internship/Co-op (Spring 2027)

Internship/Co-op Highlights

100% onsite internship/co-op in Des Moines, IA
Spring 2027 through Summer 2027 internship/co-op
️ Open to students pursuing Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Technology, and related degrees

Competitive pay

Mentorship, networking, and professional development opportunities

Opportunity for future full-time employment consideration

Why this internship/co-op may be a great fit :


* Gain hands-on experience supporting industrial engineering and continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment.


* Analyze manufacturing and quality data to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities.


* Participate in time studies, process flow analysis, and workflow optimization projects.


* Work directly with engineers and cross-functional teams to improve safety, quality, and operational performance.


* Develop standard work instructions and support process documentation that drives consistency and efficiency.


* Contribute to real projects focused on problem-solving, quality improvement, and manufacturing excellence.


* Build technical, analytical, and professional skills that support long-term career growth in engineering and operations.

Don't meet every qualification listed? We still encourage you to apply! At EFCO, we're looking for motivated students who are eager to learn, think critically, and contribute to process improvement efforts.

If you enjoy analyzing data, solving complex problems, and finding ways to improve quality, efficiency, and performance, we'd love to hear from you!

Overview

The Industrial Engineering Internship/Co-op role will ensure safety, quality, service, and cost in industrial engineering and continuous improvement processes.

This internship/co-op role will provide entry-level support for projects and normal workloads while working closely with Industrial Engineers, Quality, Environmental, and Safety Departments to solve problems by investigating root causes and researching off-the-shelf and custom solutions.

Please note, this application is for our Industrial Engineering Internship/Co-op opening, which is expected to run from Spring 2027 through Summer 2027.

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance (20%)


* Ensure all safety regulations are followed within industrial engineering and continuous improvement activities.


* Identify and mitigate potential safety hazards in equipment, processes, and workspaces.


* Report or correct unsafe equipment, acts, material revisions, and product deviations immediately.

Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement (35%)


* Assist in evaluating and improving manufacturing and business processes through time studies and process flow analysis.


* Identify inefficiencies and develop recommendations for workflow enhancements, automation, and material handling improvements.


* Support kaizen events and workshops and collaborate with cross-functional tea...