Industrial Engineering - Internship/Co-op (Spring 2027)

Are you a construction-minded professional with a passion for building and making a lasting impact in the industry? At EFCO, we don’t just build concrete structures, we build careers, partnerships, and opportunities. Established in 1934, we deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that make construction safer and more efficient. Headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, EFCO is a growing, people-focused company committed to Quality, Integrity, Innovation, and Super Service. From engineering and design to manufacturing and field support, we help customers turn vision into reality while achieving the Lowest In-Place Concrete Cost (LIPCC). Purpose The Industrial Engineering Internship/Co-op role will ensure safety, quality, service, and cost in industrial engineering and continuous improvement processes. This internship/co-op role will provide entry-level support for projects and normal workloads while working closely with Industrial Engineers, Quality, Environmental, and Safety Departments to solve problems by investigating root causes and researching off-the-shelf and custom solutions. Please note, this application is for our Industrial Engineering Internship/Co-op opening, which is expected to run from Spring 2027 through Summer 2027.

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance (20%) Ensure all safety regulations are followed within industrial engineering and continuous improvement activities. Identify and mitigate potential safety hazards in equipment, processes, and workspaces. Report or correct unsafe equipment, acts, material revisions, and product deviations immediately. Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement (35%) Assist in evaluating and improving manufacturing and business processes through time studies and process flow analysis. Identify inefficiencies and develop recommendations for workflow enhancements, automation, and material handling improvements. Support kaizen events and workshops and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement Lean method