Manufacturing Planning Intern

UEC; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid time off

Hourly pay range

Job summary

UEC in Bloomington, IL seeks a student/early-career analyst to develop reporting solutions that optimize factory operations and planning. You will extract and analyze large manufacturing datasets, build Power BI reports, and create clear infographics for program teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on data work with Excel/Power BI and opportunities to apply AI tools in real-world workflows. Ideal for candidates pursuing STEM degrees with analytics interests.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field (Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain or Production Operations).
• Candidate should be able to code or script for data extraction (SQL, Python or similar).
• Experience with Excel and Power BI or similar data visualization tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop reporting solutions to improve factory operations and planning.
• Use large data sources to extract and analyze manufacturing and planning data.
• Build reporting in Power BI and other systems to convey data to program teams.
• Construct infographics that display key information in easy-to-understand formats.
• Leverage AI tools and find new ways to apply AI in the workplace.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Production Operations Management or related discipline

Tools

SQL

Python

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Identify and develop reporting solutions to improve factory operations and planning.
• Use large data sources to extract and analyze manufacturing and planning data.
• Build reporting in Power BI and other systems to convey data to program teams.
• Construct infographics that display key information in easy-to-understand formats.
• Leverage AI tools and find new ways to apply AI in the workplace.

About You

The company is looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

• Working towards completion of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Production Operations Management, or other related discipline.
• Ability to code in SQL, Python, or similar to execute data extraction.
• Effective with Excel, Power BI, and/or other data management and visualization software.
• Basic understanding of Manufacturing Science and Production.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay ranging from $25.50 to $32.20, based on experience, skills, education, and credentials.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.