Industrialization Engineer Intern (Summer 2027) at Lyft

At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. Lyft Urban Solutions designs, builds, and operates bikeshare systems in more than 50 cities worldwide, including New York, Chicago, London, Barcelona, Mexico City, Rio de Janeiro, and Montréal. Our Longueuil facility is the birthplace of BIXI, North America's first automated bikeshare system, and today builds the bikes and stations behind some of the world's largest bikeshare networks.

We are looking for an Industrialization Engineer Intern to join our Manufacturing & Quality Engineering team at our Longueuil factory. You will work on the production floor with assembly, warehouse, and quality teams to make our processes faster, safer, and more consistent. You will also be part of a global team that supports factories and suppliers across North America and Asia.

Responsibilities:

Map current-state material flow and factory/warehouse layout, then propose improvements that reduce waste and operator travel.
Run cycle time studies across assembly and warehouse operations to find bottlenecks and improve throughput and line balance.
Audit SOP adherence on the floor, identify gaps, and drive corrective actions or SOP updates.
Lead 5S audits and implement visual controls and workplace organization standards.
Build dashboards that track throughput, WIP, cycle time, and SOP compliance, and turn the data into recommendations.
Create visual work instructions, standard work sheets, and layout drawings to support operator training.
Support continuous improvement projects, including ergonomic assessments, workstation redesign, and tooling and fixture improvements.
Prepare processes for engineering changes (ECOs) and new product introductions, including layout changes and workstation validation.
Partner with Quality to investigate production defects and contribute to root cause analysis and PFMEA updates.

Experience:

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, at a Canadian university, graduating between December 2027 and summer 2028 (required). Master's students who worked between degrees should have less than 2 years of full-time experience.
Professional proficiency in French and English, written and spoken (required)
Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles (JIT, standard work, 5S, value stream mapping)
Experience with AutoCAD or a similar CAD tool for layout work
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Comfortable in a fast-moving environment, balancing multiple priorities as needs shift on the floor
Previous internship or co-op in manufacturing, operations, or quality is a plus
Experience with Mode, Hex, Tableau, or Power BI is a plus, as is SQL or Python
Familiarity with Jira or similar ticketing tools is a plus
Exposure to PLM systems or engineering change processes is a plu

Benefits:

Mental health benefits
In addition to holidays, interns receive 2 days paid time off and 3 days sick time off
Subsidized commuter benefits and Lyft ride credits

Lyft is committed to creating an inclusive workforce that fosters belonging. Lyft believes that every person has a right to equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, pardoned record of offences, or any other basis protected by applicable law or by Company policy. Lyft also strives for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibits harassment of any kind. Accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request in accordance with applicable law during the application and hiring process. Please contact your recruiter if you wish to make such a request.

Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role is on-site at a Lyft location full time. #Onsite

The expected base pay range for this position in the Longueuil area is $34-$36/hour CAD. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.

Responsibilities:

Map current-state material flow and factory/warehouse layout, then propose improvements that reduce waste and operator travel.

Run cycle time studies across assembly and warehouse operations to find bottlenecks and improve throughput and line balance.

Audit SOP adherence on the floor, identify gaps, and drive corrective actions or SOP updates.

Lead 5S audits and implement visual controls and workplace organization standards.

Build dashboards that track throughput, WIP, cycle time, and SOP compliance, and turn the data into recommendations.

Create visual work instructions, standard work sheets, and layout drawings to support operator training.

Support continuous improvement projects, including ergonomic assessments, workstation redesign, and tooling and fixture improvements.

Prepare processes for engineering changes (ECOs) and new product introductions, including layout changes and workstation validation.

Partner with Quality to investigate production defects and contribute to root cause analysis and PFMEA updates.

Experience:

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, at a Canadian university, graduating between December 2027 and summer 2028 (required). Master's students who worked between degrees should have less than 2 years of full-time experience.

Professional proficiency in French and English, written and spoken (required)

Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles (JIT, standard work, 5S, value stream mapping)

Experience with AutoCAD or a similar CAD tool for layout work

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

Comfortable in a fast-moving environment, balancing multiple priorities as needs shift on the floor

Previous internship or co-op in manufacturing, operations, or quality is a plus

Experience with Mode, Hex, Tableau, or Power BI is a plus, as is SQL or Python

Familiarity with Jira or similar ticketing tools is a plus

Exposure to PLM systems or engineering change processes is a plu

Benefits:

Mental health benefits

In addition to holidays, interns receive 2 days paid time off and 3 days sick time off

Subsidized commuter benefits and Lyft ride credits

Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role is on-site at a Lyft location full time. #Onsite