Process Engineer Intern

Process Engineering Intern Location:

• Onsite Los Angeles, CA Job Type: Full-Time Internship Monday-Friday 7 am -3:30 pm Ready to turn your engineering skills into real-world opportunities?
• If you're excited about improving how things are made, solving operational problems, and seeing your work make a real impact, this could be the opportunity for you.
• Join VersaDesk as a Process Engineering Intern and gain hands-on experience directly on the manufacturing floor, working alongside team members to develop processes, create SOPs, improve training, and make a growing manufacturing operation more efficient.
• About VersaDesk At VersaDesk, we operate at the intersection of American manufacturing, e-commerce innovation, and product design.
• As a vertically integrated manufacturer and direct-to-consumer brand, we manage everything from engineering and production to marketing, fulfillment, and customer experience.
• We're built around innovation, continuous improvement, and ambitious growth.
• Our fast-paced, collaborative team works to build better products, smarter systems, and more efficient processes.
• About the Role We are looking for a motivated, hands-on Process Engineering Intern to join our Operations team in Los Angeles.
• You’ll gain real-world experience in manufacturing, process development, and continuous improvement.
• This is a floor-based role.
• You will spend significant time on the manufacturing floor working directly alongside production team members, learning how work is performed, documenting processes, and developing practical SOPs and training materials.
• This is a 3-month internship with potential for full-time employment based on performance and company needs.
• What You'll Do ● Work directly on the manufacturing floor alongside production team members ● Observe and document how tasks and processes are actually performed ● Work with employees to develop and improve SOPs, work instructions, checklists, and training materials ● Develop visual process documentation and training materials to make processes easier to follow ● Create process maps and document best practices ● Standardize processes across production, assembly, inventory, and shipping ● Identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement ● Assist with Lean and continuous improvement projects ● Help develop and implement improved work methods ● Train and support team members on newly developed processes and SOPs ● Test processes on the floor and make adjustments based on real-world results ● Track improvements and measure results ● Help improve productivity, quality, safety, and consistency ● Collaborate with Operations, Production, Inventory, Purchasing, Quality, and other teams What We're Looking For Must-Have Skills ● Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field ● Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills ● Comfortable with Excel/Google Sheets ● Strong attention to detail ● Interest in manufacturing and process improvement ● Willingness to work hands-on in a manufacturing environment and alongside production team members Nice-to-Have Skills ● Lean Manufacturing experience or coursework ● Process mapping or SOP development experience ● Manufacturing or production experience ● Exposure to time studies, root cause analysis, or workflow analysis ● Experience creating training or process documentation What You'll Gain ● Hands-on manufacturing and process engineering experience ● Direct experience working on a manufacturing floor ● Experience creating SOPs, work instructions, and standardized processes ● Exposure to Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement ● Experience working directly with production and operations teams ● Practical experience solving real process inefficiencies ● Cross-functional experience within a growing manufacturing company ● Mentorship and professional experience beyond the classroom ● Real process improvement work to add to your portfolio Physical Requirements Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures and noise levels.
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 8 hours daily and lift up to 50 lbs consistently without assistance.
• Ability to stand for long shifts, bend, twist, and repetitively lift heavy office furniture weighing up to 50 lbs.
• If you're ready to turn your engineering education into real-world experience and help build better processes at a growing manufacturing company, we'd love to hear from you. Expected pay range for this role is starting at 20.00/hour. Powered by JazzHR