Industrial Engineer Internship

Job Purpose

• To study and analyze manufacturing processes through time & motion studies, identify productivity gaps, establish standard operation times, and improve utilization of manpower, machines, and resources.
• Work closely with production supervisors and shop-floor operators to improve manufacturing productivity, reduce idle time, eliminate unnecessary movements, and establish measurable production standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Time & Motion Study

• Conduct time studies for various manufacturing activities including cutting, drilling, machining, welding, fabrication, assembly, and material handling.

• Observe and record time taken by operators for individual operations.

• Break down manufacturing activities into smaller work elements.

• Identify unnecessary movements, waiting time, idle time, and process bottlenecks.

• Conduct motion studies to identify opportunities for reducing operator movements and improving workplace ergonomics.

• Calculate standard time for different manufacturing operations considering performance rating and appropriate allowances.

• Prepare time & motion study reports and recommend improvement actions.

• Productivity Measurement & Improvement

• Measure operator-wise and process-wise productivity.

• Compare actual production against planned production and established standards.

• Identify productivity losses due to manpower, machine breakdowns, material shortages, and process inefficiencies.

• Study manpower utilization and identify opportunities for optimum manpower deployment.

• Recommend improvements to increase output without compromising quality and safety.

• Monitor the effectiveness of implemented productivity improvement initiatives.

• Manufacturing Process Analysis

• Study the complete manufacturing process of clay brick manufacturing machines.

• Map process flows from raw material cutting to fabrication, machining, assembly, and final testing.

• Identify non-value-added activities and opportunities for process simplification.

• Analyze production cycle time and material movement between workstations.

• Identify bottlenecks and suggest improvements in workstation layouts and workflow.

• Assist in developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and standardized work instructions.

• Manpower & Machine Utilization

• Study operator-wise allocation and utilization of working hours.

• Monitor machine running time, idle time, and downtime.

• Identify imbalances in workload between different workstations.

• Suggest better allocation of manpower and machines.

• Prepare reports on manpower productivity and machine utilization.

• MIS & Reporting

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly productivity reports.

• Develop Excel-based dashboards for tracking:

• Operation-wise standard time.

• Actual time taken.

• Operator productivity.

• Machine utilization.

• Production efficiency.

• Idle time and downtime.

• Bottleneck operations.

• Maintain a database of time & motion study observations.

• Present findings and improvement recommendations to the Production Head.

• Continuous Improvement

• Participate in Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.

• Apply basic Lean Tools such as 5S, process mapping, 5 Why analysis, and waste identification.

• Identify opportunities to reduce manufacturing cycle time.

• Support implementation of productivity improvement projects.

• Follow up with production supervisors to ensure improvements are sustained.

Technical Knowledge & Skills Required

• Basic understanding of Industrial Engineering and Production Management.
• Knowledge of Time Study and Motion Study methodologies.
• Understanding of Work Measurement and Work Sampling.
• Knowledge of Standard Time Calculation.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes such as fabrication, welding, machining, and assembly.
• Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen.
• Understanding of Process Flow Diagrams and Workflow Analysis.
• Good command of MS Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and charts.
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of Power BI will be an added advantage.

Educational Qualification

• B.Tech in Industrial Engineering or Production Engineering (mandatory).
• Fresh graduates can apply.
• Candidates with academic projects or internships related to productivity improvement, industrial engineering, or manufacturing process optimization will be preferred.

Required Behavioural Competencies

• Strong analytical and observation skills.
• Logical and systematic approach to problem-solving.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact with shop-floor workers and supervisors.
• Comfortable spending significant time on the shop floor.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data collection.
• Proactive approach towards identifying inefficiencies.
• Willingness to learn manufacturing processes.