Industrial Engineer Intern

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

New trends and expectations are reshaping the automotive industry. Inspired by the exciting new challenges associated with this revolution, FORVIA anticipates the future of mobility developing cutting-edge solutions for smart life on board and sustainable mobility. If you’re willing to contribute and create value for tomorrow’s cleaner and smarter mobility, FORVIA is the place to be.

FORVIA is looking for a year-round Industrial Engineer Intern for its headquarters in Simpsonville, KY.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Improvement Projects (Examples)

The intern may support or lead individual improvement activities such as:

• Time Study & Labor Analysis Project
• Layout or Material Flow Improvement
• Waste Identification / Lean Observation
• Visual Management or Metrics Support

Projects will be scoped to match internship length and experience level.

Data & Analysis

• Collect and organize production data (output, downtime, scrap, labor, etc.).
• Use Excel or similar tools to summarize trends and present findings.
• Prepare simple presentations or reports explaining observations, data, and improvement recommendations.

  Key Skills & Traits

  • Curious and observant mindset
  • Comfortable asking questions and engaging on the shop floor
  • Organized and detail‑oriented
  • Clear written and verbal communication
  • Positive attitude toward hands‑on work

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

The Industrial Engineering / Lean Manufacturing Intern supports plant operations by assisting with data‑driven process improvement projects on the production floor. This role is designed to provide hands‑on manufacturing experience through the application of basic Industrial Engineering and Lean Manufacturing principles while contributing measurable value to safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.

This internship aligns with FORVIA’s intent to develop early‑career talent through meaningful work, mentorship, and exposure to real manufacturing challenges.

What we can do for you

• At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.  
• We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development. 
• We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count. 
• We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility.  Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world) 
• We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans. 
• Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action: use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy. 

Why join us

FORVIA is an automotive technology group at the heart of smarter and more sustainable mobility. We bring together expertise in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, seating, and lifecycle solutions to drive change in the automotive industry.

With a history stretching back more than a century, we are the 7th largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in 43 countries. You'll find our technology in around 1 out of 2 vehicles produced anywhere in the world.

In June 2022, we became the 1st global automotive group to be certified with the SBTI Net-Zero Standard. We have committed to reach CO2 Net Zero by no later than 2045.

As technological innovation and the need for sustainability transform the automotive industry, we are ideally positioned to deliver solutions that will enhance the lives of road-users everywhere.