Aerospace IE Intern - Lean Process Optimization

Killdeer Mountain Manufacturing; Dickinson (ND); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Killdeer Mountain Manufacturing is seeking an Industrial Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to gain hands-on experience improving production workflows and analyzing labor standards within a fast-paced aerospace electronics manufacturing team.

You will map workflows, analyze data, review routing, and participate in Lean activities while collaborating with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with Excel, process-mapping tools, or basic CAD.
• Interest in Lean, workflow optimization, and continuous improvement.
• Clear communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Workflow Mapping - Observe production processes, document material flow, and identify bottlenecks.
• Data Analysis - Analyze throughput, labor standards, and production metrics.
• Routing Review - Validate routing accuracy and workflow alignment with actual production.
• Lean Activities - Participate in 5S, waste-reduction efforts, and small improvement projects.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration - Work with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Lean

Workflow optimization

Continuous improvement

Education

Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

Excel

Process-mapping tools

CAD

Job description

Killdeer Mountain Manufacturing is seeking an Industrial Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to gain hands-on experience improving production workflows and analyzing labor standards within a fast-paced aerospace electronics manufacturing team.

You will map workflows, analyze data, review routing, and participate in Lean activities while collaborating with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams.