• Intern, Engineering - Operations Strategy

    ABF Freight (Fort Smith, AR)


    *Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States and the employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this particular role.

     

    This is a summer position, beginning in May or June 2026 and ending in August 2026.

     

    When applying, please submit a resume and unofficial transcript.

    Job Description

    The Intern, Operations Strategy Engineer assists with research, design, and develops capacity and demand planning models to improve ABF Freight's forecasting, costing, and operational efficiencies.

    Responsibilities

    * Understand costing inputs and methodologies and provide operational guidance for ABF Freight's shipment level costing model.

    * Research and evaluate new technologies, methods, and equipment to enhance operational efficiencies and reduce cost.

    * Other duties and projects, as assigned.

    * Mathematically model and provide internal guidance on network capacity and demand trends.

    * Utilize knowledge and understanding of the quality process, Lean Six Sigma, and be able to apply tools or technology in business cases.

    * Learn relationships between company assets and current and projected business levels. Company assets include equipment, labor, technology, and facilities.

    * Perform ad-hoc projects on analytics as required by VP's or other department heads.

    * Evaluate measurement systems for the continual improvement of ABF Freight's processes and procedures.

    Requirements

    Education:

    * Currently pursuing a degree in engineering or other equivalent technical field, required

    Experience:

    * No prior experience necessary

    Computer Skills:

    * Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, SQL, and other tools to execute analysis and manage projects.

    Additional Requirements:

    * Understanding of engineering principles and statistical concepts.

    Competencies:

    * Active Learning

    * Flexibility and Adaptability

    * Initiative

    * Interpersonal Relationships

    * Managing Multiple Priorities

    * Problem Solving

     

    Other Details

    Work Hours:

    * This is a part time internship position that will average fewer than 30 hours per week. Typical hours will fall between 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with occasional irregular hours depending on workload.

    Compensation:

    * This is a hourly position paid weekly.

    About Us

    ABF Freight®, an ArcBest® company, is one of the nation's largest, most trusted less-than-truckload carriers. With over a century of experience, 240 service centers spanning North America, and an unwavering commitment to quality, safety and customer service, ABF offers best-in-class LTL transportation for companies of all sizes and industries. We're driven for excellence.

     

    An Equal Opportunity Employer including Vet/Disability