Industrial Engineering Intern — Lean & Process Improvement

Placements24; Queenstown (MD); Hybrid; USD 5,300 - 7,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship stipend

Mentorship from experienced engineers

Hands-on training across processes

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Junior Industrial Engineer in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, for a hands-on internship with a growing consumer goods manufacturer. You will support engineers on production efficiency projects, work on Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, and help optimize workflows in a real-world setting.

This hybrid role emphasizes learning, mentorship, and exposure to diverse manufacturing processes, with opportunities to contribute to safety and quality improvements and potentially

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Strong foundational knowledge of industrial engineering principles.
• Enthusiasm for learning and applying process improvement techniques.
• Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers in analyzing production processes and identifying areas for improvement.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives.
• Conduct time studies and collect performance data.
• Update SOPs and work instructions.
• Participate in plant layout and material flow analysis.
• Collaborate with production teams to resolve operational challenges.
• Contribute to data analysis and reporting for projects.
• Ensure adherence to safety and quality protocols.
• Learn and apply industrial engineering software and tools.
• Assist with equipment setup and process validation.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Excel

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering

Related field acceptable

Tools

Industrial engineering software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Junior Industrial Engineer in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, for a hands-on internship with a growing consumer goods manufacturer. You will support engineers on production efficiency projects, work on Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, and help optimize workflows in a real-world setting.

This hybrid role emphasizes learning, mentorship, and exposure to diverse manufacturing processes, with opportunities to contribute to safety and quality improvements and potentially