Manufacturing Data Analytics Intern (Fall 2026)

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Primary Mission
Design and implement a scalable manufacturing data infrastructure by collecting data from the ERP (Manufacturo), production floor, and manual processes, then transform that data into Power BI dashboards that support operational excellence, KPI tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This internship is from late August through early December 2026. This is a full-time role with potential for overtime.
Key Responsibilities

·       Learn Manufacturo ERP

·       Understand shop floor data flow

·       Build automated Power BI dashboards

·       Create standardized KPI structure

·       Validate data accuracy

·       Map manufacturing processes

·       Build KPI data dictionary

·       Develop weekly/monthly reports

·       Recommend automation opportunities

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program in Data Analytics or related field

Required Technical Skills
·       Power BI

·       Advanced Excel

·       Power Query

·       Basic SQL

·       ETL

·       Data cleaning

·       ERP system usage (Manufacturo preferred)

Familiarity with the following concepts:

• BOMs, Routings, Production Orders
• Inventory & Work Orders
• Lean Manufacturing
• 5S
• Kaizen
• Root Cause Analysis
• OEE
• Cycle Time
• Scrap Rate
• First Pass Yield
• Downtime
• Throughput
• Capacity Utilization

Benefits

Additional Requirements:  

• Willing and able to work on-site in Redondo Beach, CA for the duration of the internship 
• This position may require overtime hours; interns are eligible for overtime pay.

Additional Information:

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options , and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan .

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.