Industrial Engineering Intern

Position Summary

The Industrial Engineering Intern will support key manufacturing engineering and process excellence initiatives within the UPS manufacturing environment. This role provides hands-on exposure to production systems, digital transformation, and data-driven decision making. The intern will work closely with Plant Engineering (PE) Manufacturing and cross‑functional teams to support initiatives such as ESL deployment, i‑Reporter expansion, and production time studies aimed at improving efficiency, visibility, and data accuracy across production operations.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Engineering Support

• Support PE Manufacturing projects focused on improving production efficiency, workflow optimization, and standard work development.
• Participate in production time studies to analyze cycle times, labor utilization, and bottlenecks within assembly and test processes.
• Assist with documentation of processes, findings, and improvement recommendations.
  
  

ESL (Electronic Shelf Label / Digital Signage) Deployment

• Support the deployment of ESL/digital signage solutions to replace paper-based production status indicators.
• Help integrate assembly status data captured through i‑Reporter to provide real-time visibility to production teams.
• Assist with validating data accuracy, usability, and effectiveness of digital signage on the shop floor.
  
  

i‑Reporter Expansion & Data Digitalization

• Support the digitalization of data acquisition from production and test processes using i‑Reporter tools.
• Assist in defining and organizing database (DB) structures to support future data usage, reporting, and analytics.
• Collaborate with engineering and IT stakeholders to ensure data captured aligns with manufacturing and quality objectives.
  
  

Learning Opportunities

• Exposure to real‑world manufacturing systems and industrial engineering applications in a high‑volume production environment.
• Hands-on experience with digital manufacturing tools, data collection systems, and process analytics.
• Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives within a global manufacturing organization.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with data analysis or visualization tools is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively in a manufacturing/production environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have):

• Exposure to time studies, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience or coursework related to data collection systems, databases, or digital manufacturing tools.
• Interest in manufacturing systems, automation, or Industry 4.0 initiatives.
  
  

Work Environment;

• Manufacturing plant environment with exposure to production areas.
• Requires adherence to all safety policies and procedures.