At Aurora Flight Sciences, we design, build, and fly advanced aircraft and enabling technologies from concept to reality. We are searching for a talented and self-motivated Industrial Engineering Intern to help us create the future of flight. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:
The Industrial Engineering Intern will work side-by-side with Production/Operations Management, Quality Engineering, Program Management, Contracts and Supply Chain organizations in support of their assigned responsibilities.
Assist with production technology efforts that may include:
- Identify new technologies and new core processes for manufacturing at Aurora.
- Perform Engineering duties on development programs.
Perform design and manufacturing engineering duties including:
- Layout and/or design of tooling required in support of programs.
- Develop processes for part manufacturing which meet program budget requirements.
- Creation of process documentation including, but not limited to, specification creation/revision, work instructions and training processes.
- Assist with creation of control programming required to support product builds.
- Working with production control and assisting with production efforts on the production floor.
- Assist with Program, Manufacturing and Quality Plan creation.
- Assist with development and tracking of program schedules with stakeholders.
- Manufacturing capacity analysis.
- Factory Layouts and ow optimization including recommendations for factory expansions.
- Positional tooling and machine requirements.
- Automation and robotic manufacturing applications.
- Work measurement/time standards development.
- Production performance metrics and analysis.
- Special studies and projects.
- Staffing models.
- Production & rate production readiness assessments.
- Facilities and workplace design.
- Workflow analysis and simulation.
Specific Responsibilities may include:
- Productivity planning with accompanying future strategies for improvement.
- Production readiness assessment.
- CRP (capacity Resource Planning), staffing needs.
- Develop and maintain engineered time standards.
- Apply statistical methods and perform mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing assembly processes, labor requirements, and production standards.
- Recommend methods for improving utilization of personnel, material, and utilities.
- Develop & maintain plant standards.
- Draft and design layout of equipment, materials, and work centers to optimize material flow, labor efficiency, safety, quality, productivity, and ergonomics.
- Recovery planning.
- Establish manpower requirements, line and sub-assembly balancing data, and expectancy time performances, (headcount) planning, and budgeting concepts.
- Plan, schedule and prioritize work to meet established deadlines.
- Determine/improve processes to meet production levels.
- Utilize Lean/Six Sigma principles and methodologies in making process improvements.
- Determining facilities layout requirements.
- Preform time studies and calculate cycle times.
- Pursuing a BS degree (or higher) in Industrial Engineering or Industrial Engineering Technology from an accredited university (also will consider a Mechanical/Manufacturing/Aerospace Engineering degree with Industrial Engineering experience).
- Demonstrated ability to use software tools to support Industrial Engineering, Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, Visio, and PowerPoint.
- Must be a US Person.
- Prefer experience working in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the aerospace or composite.
- Prefer experience utilizing ERP/MRP planning systems and bill of material interrogation for process planning.
- Teamwork - Provides and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests.
- Judgment - Planning/Organizing - Sets goals and objectives; Develops realistic prioritized action plans.
- Professionalism - maintains composure and Professionalism under pressure, Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
- Dependability - Keeps commitments, completes tasks on time or notices appropriate person with an alternate plan.
- Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and wear proper PPE.
- Follow Boeing regulations for lifting.
- Work onsite in Bridgeport, WV.