Paid Industrial Engineering Intern — Lean & Process Improvement

Smiths Group; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 8,900 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship allowance

Job summary

Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group, is seeking motivated Engineering Interns to join the Operations team in a paid internship. You will support Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Production, or Operations Excellence with time studies, data collection, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will gain hands-on exposure to real-world manufacturing and operational environments, applying engineering principles to improve efficiency, productivity, and business performance while gaining

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related engineering disciplines.
• Basic understanding of Industrial Engineering concepts: Time Studies, Work Measurement, Process Improvement, Productivity Analysis, Lean Manufacturing Principles.
• Strong analytical and observational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing and operational environment.
• Excellent data management and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

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 operations 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Observational skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Data management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Mechatronics Engineering

Related engineering disciplines

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group, is seeking motivated Engineering Interns to join the Operations team in a paid internship. You will support Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Production, or Operations Excellence with time studies, data collection, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will gain hands-on exposure to real-world manufacturing and operational environments, applying engineering principles to improve efficiency, productivity, and business performance while gaining