Industrial Engineering Intern — Hybrid + Mentorship

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on experience in a leading工业组织

Mentorship from experienced engineers

Future employment opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking proactive Industrial Engineering Interns for a major manufacturing and logistics client in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on process optimization, data analysis, and supply chain improvements within an operational excellence team.

You will work alongside experienced engineers, performing data-driven analyses, process mapping, and implementing improvements in a dynamic, hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed Industrial Engineering or related degree.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools such as Excel and Minitab.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Familiarity with process improvement methodologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in analysing existing production processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Collect and analyse data related to productivity, efficiency, and quality.
• Support development and implementation of new operating procedures.
• Participate in process mapping and value stream mapping exercises.
• Help design and optimise workflows and layouts.
• Conduct time and motion studies.
• Assist in preparing reports and presentations on findings and recommendations.
• Collaborate with production staff and management to implement changes.
• Learn and use lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
• Contribute to cost-reduction initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Lean Six Sigma awareness

Education

Industrial Engineering degree or related field

Tools

Excel

Minitab

Job description

Placements24 is seeking proactive Industrial Engineering Interns for a major manufacturing and logistics client in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on process optimization, data analysis, and supply chain improvements within an operational excellence team.

You will work alongside experienced engineers, performing data-driven analyses, process mapping, and implementing improvements in a dynamic, hybrid environment.