Production Engineering Internship

Join our Team as a Production Engineering Intern!

We’re seeking a motivated Production Engineering Intern to join our team in Summer 2027! This internship offers hands-on experience in manufacturing and Production Engineering, where you’ll work on meaningful projects and gain insight into manufacturing. You’ll collaborate with the Production Engineering team, as well as mentors and leadership, building skills that will help launch your career!

• →Complete a summer project using the PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act) methodology focused on process improvement within the manufacturing facility.
• →Analyze and improve production processes to enhance efficiency and resource utilization.
• →Support continuous improvement initiatives that promote workplace safety and product quality.
• →Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive productivity and deliver maximum value to our customers.
• →Help implement process controls and standardization efforts that ensure consistency and reliability.
• →Learn and apply Toyota Production System (TPS) principles to improve material flow, inventory management, and lead times.
• →Perform additional related duties as needed.

• Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
• Currently enrolled in a degree program in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or other technical field with applicable experience.
• Prior internship, work experience, or club activity which demonstrates a desire for hands on learning.
• Ability to understand layouts and design fixtures and tooling using Solidworks, Inventor, AutoCAD, or Catia.
• Willingness to work hands-on.
• Strong work ethic, intrinsically motivated, ability to organize work to execute projects.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work onsite full-time in Columbus, IN, for the duration of the Summer 2027 internship.

• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges
• Experience designing and building engineered components and/or systems

• This is an in-person role located at our Columbus, IN office—ideal for those who thrive in a hands-on, team-oriented environment.

Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA), the industry leader in forklift sales, comprises two main brands: Toyota Material Handling and The Raymond Corporation. We believe investing in the best people, products, and processes will fuel our future success, and we will always be driven by our foundational principles of “respect for people” and “continuous improvement”. With opportunities across North America, we are confident you will find the right position within TMHNA that can help you build a long, fulfilling career.