Industrial Engineering Intern

Smiths Detection; Iskandar Puteri; On-site; MYR 6,700 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Allowance up to RM1000+

Job summary

Smiths Detection in Malaysia invites motivated engineering students for an industrial engineering internship. You will gain hands-on experience supporting Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Production, or Operations Excellence through time studies, data collection, and productivity analysis.

You will develop problem-solving, analytical, reporting, and stakeholder management skills while contributing to Lean and continuous improvement initiatives in a real manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Majors can include Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics or related fields.
• Basic understanding of Industrial Engineering concepts such as Work Measurement and Process Improvement.
• Strong analytical and observational skills are required.
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct time studies and work measurements on selected production and support processes.
• Observe, document, and map process flows and standard work methods.
• Collect, compile, and analyze operational and productivity data.
• Support engineers and teams in identifying opportunities for process improvement.
• Assist in evaluating cycle time, labor utilization, and resource efficiency.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement projects.
• Support Operations Excellence initiatives, including process optimization and waste reduction.
• Develop reports, dashboards, presentations, and summaries to communicate findings and recommendations.
• Collaborate with engineers, supervisors, and operators to gather accurate data.
• Support project implementation and monitor improvement outcomes where applicable.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Observational skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering

Related engineering disciplines

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Allowance: Up to RM1000+

Job Description

We are seeking motivated and analytical Engineering Interns to join our Operations team. The Industrial Engineering Intern will support Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Production, or Operations Excellence functions by assisting with time studies, process observations, data collection, productivity analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This is a paid internship opportunity that offers hands-on exposure to real-world manufacturing and operational environments, allowing students to apply engineering principles to improve efficiency, productivity, and business performance while gaining valuable industry experience.

What You'll Be Doing

• Conduct time studies and work measurements on selected production and support processes.
• Observe, document, and map process flows and standard work methods.
• Collect, compile, and analyze operational and productivity data.
• Support engineers and operational teams in identifying opportunities for process improvement.
• Assist in evaluating cycle time, labor utilization, and resource efficiency.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement projects.
• Support Operations Excellence initiatives, including process optimization and waste reduction activities.
• Develop reports, dashboards, presentations, and summaries to communicate findings and recommendations.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, supervisors, and operations personnel to gather accurate data and insights.
• Support project implementation and monitor improvement outcomes where applicable.

During the internship, you will gain:

• Practical exposure to industrial engineering tools and methodologies.
• Hands‑on experience conducting time studies and productivity analysis.
• Understanding of manufacturing operations, supply chain processes, and production systems.
• Experience supporting Lean, Continuous Improvement, and Operations Excellence initiatives.
• Development of problem‑solving, analytical, reporting, and stakeholder management skills.
• Exposure to real business challenges and operational decision‑making.

Qualification

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Mechatronics Engineering
• Or other related engineering disciplines
• Basic understanding of Industrial Engineering concepts such as:
• Work Measurement
• Process Improvement
• Productivity Analysis
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Strong analytical and observational skills.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing and operational environment.
• Good data management and problem‑solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude, initiative, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.