Industrial Engineer Intern

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

Supports production by observing processes, measuring work time, collecting data, and identifying improvements . Helps optimize manpower, reduce waste, and improve efficiency through simple analysis and practical suggestions on the shop floor.

Key Responsibilities

Daily Tasks

1. Observe the Line

• Watch how work is done at each step

• Example: fiber feeding, nozzle, bagging, packing

2. Measure Time

• Use a stopwatch to record how long each activity takes
• Note delays or waiting time

3. Record Data

• Write down production numbers, downtime, and issues
• Maintain simple Excel sheets

4. Find Problems

• Identify where time is getting wasted
• Look for:
  • Waiting time
  • Extra movement
  • Operator idle time

5. Suggest Improvements

• Give simple ideas to improve work
• Example:
  • Reduce walking distance
  • Better arrangement of material
  • Balance work between operators

6. Help in Documentation

• Support in making SOPs (step-by-step work instructions)
• Draw simple process flow diagrams

Basic Skills Needed

• Basic Excel (data entry, simple formulas)
• Good observation
• Willingness to learn
• Basic understanding of production

Your Goal

• Improve productivity
• Reduce time and effort
• Make work easier for operators

Example (Pillow Line)

You may:

• Check time at nozzle → beater → bagging → packing
• Find where delays happen
• Suggest how to improve flow