Industrial Engineer (Internship - Summer 2026)

Why Waupaca Foundry?

Waupaca Foundry, Inc. is North America’s leading supplier of iron castings and has a history of innovation with a legacy of product quality. Waupaca Foundry employs approximately 4,400 people company-wide. Waupaca Foundry is committed to relentless improvement, forward-thinking sustainability initiatives, and providing a reliable experience to the millions who use our castings every day. Our goal is to employ individuals who take pride in their work within a culture of continual innovation. Waupaca Foundry is proud to be an employer of choice for those driven and skilled individuals seeking rewarding careers by producing top quality castings.

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Industrial Engineer (Internship - Summer 2026)

ROLE:

Analyze existing methods, processes, equipment, labor, and materials to identify inefficiencies in operations and provide as well as assist in implementation of countermeasures for optimization to improve safety, cost, and quality.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

- Analyze current production or operational processes.

- Utilize continuous improvement tools such as time studies, value stream mapping, or flowcharting to identify inefficiencies.

- Recommend and support implementation of lean manufacturing or Six Sigma practices.

- Gather data related to cycle time, production rates, downtime, defects, etc.

- Use Excel, Minitab, or similar tools to analyze and interpret the data.

- Assist in designing or improving factory floor layouts.

- Use CAD tools (like AutoCAD or SolidWorks) to visualize layouts.

- Help optimize space usage, material flow, and equipment placement.

- Observe work processes to determine standard times for tasks.

- Document workflows and recommend improvements.

- Develop standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and detailed work instructions (DWI’s).

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

- Pursuing a Bachelors/Associates degree in related field.

- Be enrolled in post-high school education for the Fall 2026 semester.

- Minimum of 1 completed year in related field (preferred).

- Be considered a full time student (12 credits or more).

- Be 18 years or older.

Note

If you would like to be considered for production employment if an internship is not available, you will have to apply separately when position is available on http://www.waupacafoundry.com/en/careers/opportunities

Waupaca Foundry is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.