Industrial Engineering Intern

Job Description

Industrial Engineering Intern | Continental

The Tone:
This is an Industrial Engineering internship at Continental, a global leader founded in 1871, known for developing sustainable, safe, and convenient solutions for automotive manufacturers, industrial partners, and end customers worldwide. The company, which projects sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and employs around 78,000 people globally, is deeply committed to innovation. Its Tires group sector plays a crucial role in making mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable, leveraging over 150 years of delivering top performance as one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. This Industrial Engineering Intern position offers a valuable training opportunity to gain experience in applying essential IE tools and methods, contributing directly to the optimization of manufacturing processes and cost reduction efforts within this global leader.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Temporary
• Location: US (specific location not provided)
• Pay: $18–$27 hourly
• Team: Reports to the Industrial Engineering Manager
• Mission: To optimize manufacturing processes and reduce costs using Industrial Engineering tools and methods.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Project Execution: Collaborate with other Industrial Engineering personnel to complete an assigned individual project and one group project, both of which will undergo evaluation.
• Departmental Support: Actively support the department’s day-to-day operations and assist with various ongoing projects as needed.
• Process Analysis & Improvement: Perform detailed floor time and methods studies on both existing and new manufacturing systems to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for process optimization.
• Environmental, Safety & Health Compliance: Ensure that all Environmental, Safety, and Health (ESH) procedures, policies, and legal requirements are meticulously implemented and continuously monitored within the work environment.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Candidates must be actively enrolled in an accredited degree program, pursuing Industrial Engineering.
• Experience: A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required for consideration. Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is mandatory for this role; Continental will not sponsor employment visas now or in the future. Please note that no relocation assistance is offered for this position.
• Skills: Practical understanding and application of Industrial Engineering Tools and Methods, including proficiency in analyzing production, applying Lean manufacturing methods, and conducting time studies, all with the primary goal of optimizing manufacturing processes and reducing costs.