Paid Internship: Industrial Engineering Students, Washington, DC Remote, FWDthink LLC, Washington, DC
FWDthink LLC -
Washington, DC,
US
Paid Internship: Industrial Engineering Students, Washington, DC Remote
Date Posted: 2024-06-16
Job description
Industrial Engineering and Process Improvement Intern
(Level I: College or Grad Student)
Washington, DC Remote
Overview:
This position offers the ideal candidate an opportunity to gain hands-on experience creating more modern and efficient processes for both corporate and client projects in the Federal space. You will exercise your strategic abilities to analyze current business process and participate in continuous improvement projects.
Essential Functions | Accountabilities | Performance Measures:
Experience & Qualifications:
Skills:
Education & Experience Required:
(Level I: College or Grad Student)
Washington, DC Remote
Overview:
This position offers the ideal candidate an opportunity to gain hands-on experience creating more modern and efficient processes for both corporate and client projects in the Federal space. You will exercise your strategic abilities to analyze current business process and participate in continuous improvement projects.
Essential Functions | Accountabilities | Performance Measures:
- Apply basic industrial engineering concepts, approaches and techniques to product, process, and services to meet industry requirements.
- Gather and analyze data, performance metrics, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to quantify process inefficiencies and track improvements over time.
- Conduct basic workflow design and analysis
- Assist in continuous improvement projects, employing methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Total Quality Management (TQM) to drive ongoing process enhancements.
- Support implementation plans and programs for facility/factory modifications and revisions to operating methods.
- Assist in developing training materials, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and documentation to ensure that optimized processes are adopted.
Experience & Qualifications:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel
- Experienced in process mapping and analysis tools
- Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies is a plus.
Skills:
- Independent, entrepreneurial work ethic with robust problem-solving capabilities.
- Effective communication skills, especially with senior stakeholders.
- Collaborative approach in virtual, dynamic settings.
- Creative and innovative
- Adept at navigating complex situations.
Education & Experience Required:
- Sophomore to Graduate Student currently enrolled in a college or university with 3.0 GPA.
- Must be enrolled in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.