Proterra · 15 hours ago
Industrial Engineering Intern
Greer, SC
Internship
Onsite
InternProterra is a company focused on the electrification of heavy-duty transportation and equipment, providing a supportive workplace for its employees. The Industrial Engineering Intern will support production planning optimization and lean improvement initiatives, including leading Kaizen events and analyzing operational data to enhance efficiency.
AutomotiveBatteryEnergy StorageManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead a Kaizen event focused on improving production planning and execution
Facilitate cross-functional workshops to identify waste, constraints, and improvement opportunities
Map current-state and future-state production planning workflows
Drive implementation of agreed-upon improvements in partnership with Manufacturing, Production, and Planning teams
Track results and outcomes using dashboards and key performance metrics
Support internal process mapping and value stream analysis to improve data flow and production visibility
Collect, analyze, and interpret cycle time and production data to identify inefficiencies and bottlenecks
Assist with line balancing and workflow redesign using data-backed insights
Support production planning and execution improvements across manufacturing lines
Help develop, document, and standardize operating procedures for:
Production planning processes
Daily production meetings
Performance tracking and data-driven daily management
Document findings, recommendations, and standard work to ensure sustainability of improvements
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field
Strong interest in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and production planning
Analytical mindset with the ability to work with production data and performance metrics
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment and engaging with cross-functional teams
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage tasks independently while collaborating with others
Preferred
Coursework or experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, or Six Sigma concepts
Experience using Excel, dashboards, or basic data visualization tools
Prior internship, co-op, or project experience in a manufacturing or operations environment
Benefits
Competitive Pay: A well-compensated, full-time internship
Hands-On Experience: Real-world exposure to advanced battery manufacturing and facility planning
Mentorship: Guidance from experienced manufacturing and facilities engineers
On-Site Experience: Work directly within a high-tech production environment
Company Swag: Proterra-branded merchandise
Company
Proterra
Proterra develops battery-electric buses that help eliminate fossil fuel dependency and reduce costs.
Founded in 2004
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.12BKey Investors
Cowen Group40 North VenturesTao Capital Partners
2021-06-15Post Ipo Equity· $415M
2021-06-15IPO
2020-10-15Convertible Note· $200M
Leadership Team
Dale Hill
Founder
Recent News
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