"At L.L.Bean, we believe the outdoors brings out the best in all of us. We are committed to fostering a culture of diversity and creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone feels welcome—both here and Outside. We value individual differences and are dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment where everyone can bring the best of their experience and talents and truly thrive."

Are you ready to embark on an exciting summer internship journey with one of Maine’s most iconic outdoor brands? At L.L.Bean, we’re not just about selling gear; we’re about inspiring and enabling people to enjoy the great outdoors. Whether you’re hiking up a mountain of data, paddling through event planning, or navigating the trails of hiring top talent, you’ll find your place here as a summer intern.  Lace up your boots, grab your backpack, and get ready for an unforgettable adventure like no other with L.L.Bean’s Summer Internship Program. 

As an intern in our Engineering Department, you will be given specific projects to complete throughout the summer within your department and the results of your projects will have a direct impact on our company.  

Position Purpose: Apply Industrial Engineering methodologies in planning activities for moderately complex equipment and workflow layouts in the Order Fulfillment Center and the Manufacturing Division. May assign duties to non-exempt technicians.

Responsibilities:

Assist in compiling labor cost data to help manage existing and future operational or production activities.Prepare feasibility studies relevant to capital expenditures for components of new processes. Perform basic cost studies and ergonomic analyses to support recommendations. Share data with more senior engineers.Assist Intermediate Industrial Engineer in compiling labor and material cost estimates for new equipment.May mentor and support non-exempt technicians

Analyze methods, layout and workflow of component processes of basic size and moderate complexity to increase efficiency and productivity.

Utilize ergonomic analysis to develop safest methods and layout of workspace.Determine most effective work methods for components of operations or production and recommend improvements and changes.Design workplace layout and assist in determining cost of improvements.

Compile and assimilate data related to components of operational or production processes.

Determine standard time for each operation using time study analysis of motion patterns.Establish standard data for operations or production.Maintain current labor standards.

Share engineered standards and ergonomic information with employees.

Communicate changes in standards to leadership.Work with employees upon the implementation of new standards and ergonomic improvements.Serve as a resource to supervision in addressing questions and concerns related to standards and ergonomics.

Health and Safety Requirement: Every employee is responsible for contributing to a safe and healthy workplace. Employees are expected to be active participants in health and safety by following all safety policies and procedures, reporting unsafe conditions or at-risk behaviors to leadership, and conducting work in a safe manner. Those in a leadership role are also expected to model safe behaviors, evaluate risk, and ensure that risks are reduced to acceptable levels.

Skills and Qualifications:

BSIE/BSIT or other engineering Some applicable Industrial Engineering experienceStrength in applying Industrial Engineering practices and methodologiesStrength in understanding operations decisions and impacts to changesSome understanding of financial impacts to business decisionsBasic project management experienceDemonstrated effective relationship and team building skillsDemonstrated success delivering results with focus on process effectivenessProven ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups

"If you care about the outdoors, joining L.L.Bean is a great way to feel good about what you do. Our benefits package makes a good thing even better, with programs and perks designed to support your health and financial goals. Plus, maintaining a healthy work-life balance and re-charging outside are all part of the plan.

If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you'd be great at this role, we'd love to learn more about you!   At L.L.Bean, we believe the outdoors brings out the best in all of us.  We strive to reflect this every day in our commitments to employees and partners and in our efforts to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability."