Industrial Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Kreg Tool is seeking an Industrial Engineering Intern for Summer 2027. The internship will take place over the summer months and last approximately 12 weeks from May to August, with flexible start and end dates. You will be paid a competitive hourly rate for the internship. In addition, many interns may receive academic credit for their work through their college or university.  

About the Kreg Internship Program:

Headquartered in Ankeny, Iowa, Kreg is a rapidly growing company that manufactures a wide variety of tools, accessories, and equipment for woodworkers and do-it-yourselfers. We create products that are available throughout North America in the nation’s major home improvement stores, such as Lowe’s, Home Depot, and Menards. Our employees work as a team to make Kreg customers raving fans through quality service and innovative products.  

Kreg is focused on providing interns with a positive employee experience where they can learn, grow, and develop their skills while obtaining real world experience in their chosen field. We believe all our employees make a difference and are committed to offering each member of the Kreg Team opportunities to contribute to the betterment of our community and economy. If you are interested in gaining a valuable internship experience that will give you a step up with future employers and in your future career, look no further than Kreg Tool!   

What You’ll Do:

The Industrial Engineering Intern will work closely with our engineering team in many areas of our manufacturing facilities. This role will be assigned a variety of projects that will include analyzing and improving efficiency of manufacturing operations and changes related to personnel, material, machines, and facilities. This role involves leadership ability, critical thinking, and communication skills. 

So What’s the Gig?

• Help design/improve assembly line layouts and flow
• Update Facility layout as changes occur. 
• Help design/improve assembly line layouts and flow
• Update Facility layout as changes occur.
• Provide detailed data collection and analysis (time studies, material flow, waste analysis)
• May work on set-up reductions, Kaizen events or other Continuous Improvement activities
• Apply statistical methods and root cause analysis techniques to improve manufacturing processes and develop production standards.
• Participate or lead teams to cost justify, design, and implement new equipment.
• Lead projects (either assigned or identified) to eliminate waste and increase value of our processes
• Some Design work may be required to complete projects
• Participate in multiple projects at one time.
• Other duties as assigned. 

What We’re Looking For:

• Completed Sophomore level Engineering curriculum in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering
• AutoCad and Solidworks experience is preferred
• Completion of Time Studies class preferred.
• Understanding of statistical process control techniques.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. 

Other Skills and Abilities We’re Looking For:

• Committed to company values.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self-motivated and self-directed, with the desire to take initiative.
• Must be committed to the success of the entire organization.