Industrial Engineering Intern

As an industrial/manufacturing engineering intern on our engineering team, you will play a critical role on our team increasing production rate, quality, and safety by: Developing detailed work instructions and managing manufacturing routing workflows in the MES system Assisting with time and process studies to evaluate work content, establish standards and labor requirements Analyzing production processes to identify and eliminate wastefulness and increase efficiency Implementing initiatives to support our ultimate goal of reducing the cost of housing in Southern California Duration: Monday, May 20th - Friday, August 23rd, 2024 Location: The Beehive 961 E.
61st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90001 Compensation: $17.
00 per hour Schedule: 9:00am-5:00pm 24-40 hours; Flexible hours available.
ABOUT MODEL/Z Model/Z was started in 2024 to design and build affordable housing at a rate, cost, and quality unknown to the industry.
The Model/Z product and process is designed to produce a high-quality, low-cost, net-zero ready, and most importantly, standardized, modular housing product.
Model/Z is a Black-owned and operated business based in Southern California that will deliver between 1,000 – 1,500 modular housing units per year by 2025.
We offer a rapidly growing, fast-paced environment which is intellectually challenging and extremely rewarding and fulfilling as we collectively aim to solve Model/Z’s affiliate, SoLa Impact is a real estate private equity firm with a double bottom line strategy focused on preserving, rehabbing, and building high-quality affordable housing in Black and brown communities.
SoLa is Southern California's largest for-profit affordable housing developer and is currently in construction on over 2,000 affordable housing units across Southern California.
SoLa currently owns and manages over $1.
2 billion of multifamily assets, almost all of which are in low-income, black and brown communities.
Requirements Pursuing B.
S.
in Engineering (industrial, manufacturing, mechanical or similar discipline) 1+ year of experience in operations analysis, workflow design, manufacturing process design (internship and project experience counts) Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles Self-starter that has demonstrated the ability to define and own a process from scratch and roll out that process through adept communication to a diverse team Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment Passion for reducing homelessness in Southern California NICE TO HAVE QUALIFICATIONS Working knowledge of typical manufacturing execution systems and quality management systems Lean Six Sigma Certification Proficiency in AutoCAD and 3D CAD design software like SOLIDWORKS or Autodesk Inventor Benefits Model/Z offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as pet insurance, sick leave, 10 paid holidays, and bereavement days.
This package is designed to provide employees with a range of important benefits that help to support their physical and emotional well-being, while also providing financial protection and peace of mind.
At Model/Z, we believe work environment, culture, and the opportunity to learn and grow are key elements when considering a new job.
We are just the right size to provide the resources and support you need without the bureaucracy of a large corporate environment.
We foster a family-friendly and supportive workplace, collaborative and employee-focused with an emphasis on quality, integrity, trust, and accountability.
We are looking to bring someone on board as soon as possible.
We provide a rewarding and challenging environment.
We expect a lot, but give a lot in return.
Candidates local to Los Angeles are strongly preferred as no relocation assistance will be provided.
All qualified candidates will be contacted directly.
Model/Z is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Model/Z does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.