Industrial Engineer - Intern

You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday.

Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.

We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us. Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.Come build a career you believe in.

About the Role

As an Industrial Engineer Intern at Z Modular, a division of Zekelman Industries, you will support key process improvement projects that drive efficiency and profitability in a modular construction manufacturing environment. At our Killeen, TX facility, you’ll work directly on the plant floor where modular housing units are assembled, collaborating with operations, quality, and finance teams to analyze production data, perform time studies, and identify opportunities to reduce waste and optimize processes.

You’ll report to the Plant Manager and gain real-world exposure to industrial engineering tools and strategies used to measure, test, and improve manufacturing systems. This is a full-time, on-site internship located at our Killeen plant.

The official Zekelman internship program runs from May 24, 2027 through August 13, 2027.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys solving problems, analyzing data, and contributing to continuous improvement on the plant floor.

What You’ll Do

• Analyze prime net yield data to identify trends and maximize production profitability
• Collaborate with production, quality, and finance teams to investigate root causes of yield loss and implement corrective actions
• Prepare and manage Excel documents to support data tracking and reporting
• Propose and develop process improvement techniques aimed at reducing waste and increasing efficiency
• Conduct time studies across different production stages to support the development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Measure process outputs to determine equipment capacity and identify potential bottlenecks
• Maintain accurate daily records of observations, data, and findings
• Collect and analyze data using statistical tools to evaluate current process performance
• Assist in testing and validating process improvement experiments
• Summarize findings and present actionable recommendations to site leadership
• Promote healthy and safe work practices in compliance with Zekelman policy and regulatory standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

Who You Are

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related engineering field (Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical, Materials Science or Systems preferred)