What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Engineering Intern - Summer 2025 position at Wabash?
Company Overview:
A proactive innovator helping to move the industry forward, from first to final mile.
We are a world-class manufacturer of advanced engineered solutions and services for transportation, logistics and distribution industries, with capabilities recognized for innovation, reliability and industry expertise.
Our commitment to our customers, employees and communities drives everything we do. Our deep understanding for changing demands gives us insight into what to create and how to create it. And, our courage to make big innovations puts us in a class of our own in providing breakthrough improvements for our customers’ business.
About the Internship Program:
As an intern, you’ll gain invaluable real-world experience by taking on a meaningful project that has a direct impact on our business. You will have the opportunity to present your work to fellow interns, managers, and our senior leadership team.
Beyond your project work, our internship program will enhance your professional journey through a variety of experiences. You’ll attend weekly Lunch and Learns to gain insights from leaders across departments and participate in Insights Discovery to understand and leverage your strengths and working styles. You’ll also build meaningful relationships with peers, mentors, and professionals, and engage in social and volunteer events to expand your network.
Your Responsibilities:
At Wabash, we pride ourselves on being empowering, and there are some things we feel very strongly about:
Affirmative Action/EEO Statement:
Wabash is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for its associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected class or activity under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions must be based on neutral, legitimate criteria. All employment policies and rules shall be applied equally to similarly situated associates
A proactive innovator helping to move the industry forward, from first to final mile.
We are a world-class manufacturer of advanced engineered solutions and services for transportation, logistics and distribution industries, with capabilities recognized for innovation, reliability and industry expertise.
Our commitment to our customers, employees and communities drives everything we do. Our deep understanding for changing demands gives us insight into what to create and how to create it. And, our courage to make big innovations puts us in a class of our own in providing breakthrough improvements for our customers’ business.
About the Internship Program:
As an intern, you’ll gain invaluable real-world experience by taking on a meaningful project that has a direct impact on our business. You will have the opportunity to present your work to fellow interns, managers, and our senior leadership team.
Beyond your project work, our internship program will enhance your professional journey through a variety of experiences. You’ll attend weekly Lunch and Learns to gain insights from leaders across departments and participate in Insights Discovery to understand and leverage your strengths and working styles. You’ll also build meaningful relationships with peers, mentors, and professionals, and engage in social and volunteer events to expand your network.
Your Responsibilities:
- Oversee the implementation of WPO principles and practices, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and manufacturing standards.
- Create and execute strategies to integrate WPO methodologies into plant operations, focusing on improving efficiency, quality, and overall production performance.
- Work closely with plant management and cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation and adherence to WPO practices. Address any challenges or issues that arise during the process.
- Provide regular updates and detailed reports on WPO implementation progress, achievements, and areas for improvement to plant leadership and stakeholders.
- Targeting students pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering.
- Targeting students with prior experience working in a manufacturing environment.
At Wabash, we pride ourselves on being empowering, and there are some things we feel very strongly about:
- Embrace Diversity and Inclusion -- Solicit and respect the input of others, celebrate differences, and strive for transparency and inclusiveness
- Seek to Listen -- Actively listen to reach the best solution and make the strongest decisions
- Always Learn -- Strive to improve; do not quit or settle for the status quo
- Be Authentic -- Demonstrate honesty, incredible energy, and grit in everything you do
- Win Together -- Collaborate, seek alignment, and excel at cross-group communication to success as one team and One Wabash
Affirmative Action/EEO Statement:
Wabash is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for its associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected class or activity under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions must be based on neutral, legitimate criteria. All employment policies and rules shall be applied equally to similarly situated associates
