Industrial Engineering Intern

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

KMM is looking for a motivated Industrial Engineering Intern to join our aerospace electronics manufacturing team for Summer 2027. This internship offers hands‑on experience improving production workflows, analyzing labor standards, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.

What You'll Work On

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.

What You Bring

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

Why You'll Love It Here

Real engineering experience in aerospace manufacturing

Opportunities to contribute to meaningful process improvements

Supportive mentors and hands‑on learning

A collaborative environment focused on safety, quality, and growth

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