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Industrial Engineer Intern - MRO

PHI Aviation
Posted 13 days ago, valid for 23 days
Location

Lafayette, LA, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Part Time

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  • PHI Aviation, LLC is seeking an Industrial Engineering Intern to support process improvement initiatives within their Helicopter Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) operations.
  • The role requires candidates to be currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
  • Key responsibilities include conducting time studies, analyzing workflows, and improving shop-floor efficiency while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • The position demands strong analytical skills, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and an understanding of Lean principles, with a focus on hands-on shop environments.
  • The internship offers a salary of $25 per hour, and candidates should have at least one year of relevant experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Time & Motion Studies

  • Conduct detailed time studies for incoming inspection processes.
  • Perform time analysis for component teardown and disassembly.
  • Evaluate repair and refurbishment cycle times.
  • Analyze reassembly and testing processes.
  • Develop standard work times and labor benchmarks.
  • Identify bottlenecks and non-value-added activities.

MRO Process Analysis

  • Create process flow diagrams.
  • Analyze turnaround time (TAT) drivers for key components.

Shop Floor Improvement Initiatives

  • Assist with repair and install optimization to reduce unnecessary time on aircraft & handling time.
  • Participate in Kaizen events to improve MRO Aircraft overhaul workflow process.
  • Identify opportunities within the overhaul repair tasks to reduce unnecessary waste.

Documentation & Compliance

  • Assist in development of standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Ensure process changes meet regulatory and quality system standards.
  • Troubleshoot processes and collaborate with teams to present solutions.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 

 

Required Qualifications: 

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, data analysis, Visio).
  • Understanding of Lean principles and time study methodologies.
  • Ability to work in a hands-on shop environment.
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings and technical documents.
We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Industrial Engineering Intern to support process improvement initiatives within our Helicopter Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) operations. This role will focus on conducting time studies, analyzing repair and overhaul workflows, improving shop-floor efficiency, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across inspection, teardown, repair, assembly, and final test operations.

DISCLAIMER

The above Statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

PHI Aviation, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws




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