Industrial Engineering Summer 2026 Intern

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Summary:

The Industrial Engineer Intern role is responsible for project-based work and operational support at both the system and facility level. The primary responsibility of this position is to progress high-value performance opportunities, as identified by leadership, that align with and ensure the achievement of Wellstar's Strategic Goals. This role will be closely monitored and supervised while working with leaders in the health system to analyze, develop, and improve processes and operations in order to promote and achieve substantial improvements in key measures of performance, efficiency, effectiveness, productivity, reliability, consistency, and quality. Major areas of responsibility include: (1) facilitation of process improvement initiatives, data analyses, and discussions, as assigned; (2) participates in the development, coordination, and administration of evidence-based practice process improvement initiatives & activities; (3) partnership with internal customers (project sponsors and project managers) to ensure benefit realization.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Facilitates assigned improvement projects and initiatives by partnering with Director and business owners to establish project goals and expected benefits, timelines, and key milestones, then, with guidance from Industrial Engineering staff, drives projects forward through completion, ensuring that expected benefits are realized. Collaborate with other system industrial engineering resources, performance improvement staff, and EPMO team members to assist with current to future state design, change management, implementation planning, simulation, and statistical modeling. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma General

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

Required Minimum Experience:

Minimum 1 year At Least 1st Year Complete with Bachelor's of Industrial Engineering program at an accredited university ( complete) Required

Required Minimum Skills:

Critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills Interested in an industrial engineering position in healthcare Process Improvement - understanding core processes and tools to improve them Experience with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint, Statistical Analysis software, and simulation software a plus Experience working with cross-functional teams

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.