Industrial Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)
Core
Support the development and improvement of processes, tools, and systems for spacecraft assembly, integration, and testing to increase production efficiency and throughput.
Role type
Industrial Engineering Intern
Builds
Spacecraft hardware via Assembly, Integration, and Test (AIT) operations
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing and spacecraft production
Required skills
Process mapping, data analysis, capacity modeling, time studies, lean manufacturing, workflow optimization, root-cause analysis, documentation, stakeholder communication
Preferred skills
Lean Six Sigma, value-stream mapping, production scheduling, data visualization (Python/SQL/Power BI), CAD, cleanroom experience, hardware project experience
Technologies
Excel, Python, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, CAD
Responsibilities
Analyze assembly and test processes to identify efficiency improvements; Develop and maintain process maps and standard work; Collect and analyze production data to identify bottlenecks; Support development of capacity and resource planning models; Assist with production scheduling and workflow optimization; Conduct time studies to establish baseline cycle times; Support implementation of lean manufacturing initiatives; Identify opportunities to improve material flow and workstation layout; Develop dashboards for production performance visibility; Support root-cause investigations for production constraints; Partner with technicians to implement process improvements; Document improvements and communicate findings to stakeholders.
Seniority
Intern