Industrial Engineer Intern - MRO

PHI Aviation•Lafayette, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

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.