Columbia Sportswear - Portland, OR
posted 1 day ago
- Intern
Portland, OR
Apparel Manufacturing
About the position
The Industrial Engineering Intern is a member of the Global Distribution Engineering team and will support the design and execution of engineering solutions to address the organization's prioritized opportunities. This role will focus on leading a project which supports current Engineering objectives (e.g., labor optimization, storage capacity constraints, productivity/accountability, or current investment projects). The candidate will utilize LEAN, Six Sigma, and general engineering principles to solve complex business problems, recommend solutions, and ensure timely execution of improvements.
Responsibilities
- Lead an Engineering project involving research, costing, justification, and recommendation of solution(s) which support existing strategic initiatives.
- Work cross functionally with Industrial Engineers, Continuous Improvement Analysts, Data Analysts, and Operations team to improve distribution center processes.
- Utilize analytical toolsets (e.g., data analysis, ergonomic evaluation, value stream mapping, etc.) to recommend process improvements.
Requirements
- A minimum cumulative GPA of a 2.7 from an accredited college or university.
- Basic knowledge of Engineering toolsets and principles (e.g., LEAN, Six Sigma, time studies, job analysis, and modeling) through course work and previous intern or Capstone experience.
- Capability to gather and interpret data; experience with Pareto Charts, matrices, tables, etc.
- Strong Microsoft Suite skills, including Visio, required.
- Track record of successfully achieving priorities and accomplishing objectives.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with data analysis and ergonomic evaluation.
- Familiarity with value stream mapping.
Benefits
- 401k plan with a generous company match.
- Employee discounts.
