Industrial Engineering Intern
Alabaster, AL
Industrial Engineering Intern
Supports continuous improvement by analyzing processes, identifying waste, collecting data, assisting root cause analysis, and writing standard work and SOPs.
Job Summary
The Continuous Improvement Intern supports initiatives focused on improving operational efficiency and effectiveness across the organization. This role helps drive "outside-the-box" thinking and encourages innovative approaches to problem-solving. The intern will learn to identify wasteful actions, analyze processes, and support efforts to streamline workflows. The intern will gain hands-on experience using data and information to increase the value of work by identifying improvement opportunities, supporting root cause analysis, and contributing to process optimization initiatives.
Job Duties
Experience and Education
Competencies/ Skills
The Continuous Improvement Intern supports initiatives focused on improving operational efficiency and effectiveness across the organization. This role helps drive "outside-the-box" thinking and encourages innovative approaches to problem-solving. The intern will learn to identify wasteful actions, analyze processes, and support efforts to streamline workflows. The intern will gain hands-on experience using data and information to increase the value of work by identifying improvement opportunities, supporting root cause analysis, and contributing to process optimization initiatives.
Job Duties
- Learn to evaluate internal processes and help determine the current state through time study, value added analysis, spaghetti diagrams, Yamazumi, waste hunt and theoretical headcount determination.
- Understand the importance of data collection and "go and see" attitude.
- Compile the information to paint a picture of the current state.
- Assist the CI department in identification of opportunities. Work in a team to improve efficiency using the current state information as the driver.
- Maintain open and effective communication.
- Write standard work and SOPs
- Have open mind, positive attitude, and ability to create excitement.
- Ability to trial, learn and determine best course of action.
- Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately.
- Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.)
- Adhere to all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures
- Perform other duties as assigned
Experience and Education
- Actively pursuing a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field. Must be junior/senior classification.
- Self-motivated and attention to detail
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Powerpoint, Excel, Word), AutoCad/Solidworks
- Perform work under direct supervision
- Handle basic issues and problems and refer more complex issues to higher-level staff
Competencies/ Skills
- Possess strong work ethics, ability to work independently and make good decisions
- Have a strong desire to see and influence change
- Must be mechanically inclined
- Knowledge of/experience with electronic test equipment
- Familiarity with common tools
- Understanding of manufacturing processes
- Problem-solving skills leading to reasonable resolution
- Project management skills