Industrial Engineering Intern

Build a Learning Experience Focused on Continuous Improvement

Are you a student who enjoys understanding systems, improving processes, and designing smarter ways to work? At Weatherby, our internships are built around real impact. As an Industrial Engineering Intern, you'll support engineering and production teams by applying industrial engineering principles, technical tools, and lean thinking to improve efficiency, organization, and usability across manufacturing environments.

Summary

The Industrial Engineering Intern supports Weatherby's Industrial Engineering function by applying engineering fundamentals, manufacturing technologies, and lean principles to improve workflows, tooling organization, and operational efficiency. This internship provides hands-on experience with process improvement, digital design, fabrication technologies, and data-driven decision-making while offering experience in projects from concept through implementation.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• You enjoy analyzing systems and finding better ways to work.
• You're interested in manufacturing, operations, and continuous improvement.
• You have a strong eye for design and organization.
• You're curious, detail-oriented, and motivated to solve real-world problems.
• You take ownership and follow projects through to completion.

What You'll Remember About Weatherby

A Meaningful Purpose – You'll see how enriching the lives of employees and customers drives operational excellence.

A Mission We Are Proud Of – You'll experience how premium craftsmanship, innovation, and efficient manufacturing systems support world-class products.

We Live Our Values – You'll see our values in action every day:

• Built to Serve;
• Anchored in Integrity
• Stronger Together
• Driven by Precision
• Fueled by Grit
• Inspired to Create
• Committed to Growth
• Rooted in Passion

Applied Industrial Engineering – You'll practice IE concepts in real manufacturing environments.

A Preview of Industrial Engineering Careers – You'll gain exposure to IE roles in manufacturing and operations.

What You'll Do

Technical Skills & Manufacturing Technology

• Operate and support laser cutting equipment for precision foam cutting used in tooling organization.
• Create CAD and vector-based trace files to translate physical tools into digital profiles.
• Design and implement additive manufacturing (3D printing) solutions, including Gridfinity-style organizational systems.
• Optimize 3D print designs for durability, efficiency, and repeatability in a production environment.
• Develop and maintain a custom software or digital tool to track stock levels and usage rates for engineering hardware.
• Learn and apply proper lamination techniques for foam shadow boards to ensure long-term durability.

Lean Principles & Operations

• Apply industrial engineering and 5S principles with emphasis on Set in Order and Standardize.
• Design and implement visual management systems that make missing tools or low inventory immediately visible.
• Analyze inventory flow and storage logic for hardware such as nuts, bolts, and springs.
• Support process improvement initiatives by identifying and implementing small changes that create cumulative efficiency gains.

Professional Development

• Collaborate cross-functionally with industrial engineers, production teams, and engineers to gather requirements.
• Take ownership of improvement projects from concept, design, and analysis through fabrication, installation, and validation.
• Apply design thinking to balance ergonomics, aesthetics, functionality, and manufacturability.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a college or technical program in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Interest in lean manufacturing, process improvement, and operations.
• Experience or coursework in CAD, data analysis, or programming is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Accountabilities and Measures

• Deliver assigned projects on time with measurable operational improvement.
• Demonstrate ownership, initiative, and continuous learning.
• Follow safety, quality, and documentation standards.
• Communicate progress, results, and learnings clearly to stakeholders.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and use hands to handle tools and materials.
• Ability to work with small parts, tools, and computer equipment.
• Vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

Combination of office, engineering, and manufacturing environments with exposure to equipment, tools, and moderate noise.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Weatherby is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Disclaimer

Work is on site in Sheridan, WY. Pre-employment testing includes drug and alcohol screening, physical assessment, and background check.