2027 Summer - Industrial Engineering Intern - Dallas TX

Leonardo DRS, Inc. • Dallas, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA. EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborne platforms. We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance. Employing the world’s brightest. Supporting the world’s bravest. This is a 12-14 week, full-time, paid internship opportunity. The Industrial Engineer intern will work closely with the Operational Excellence and Industrial Engineering team. The intern will assist the Operational Excellence and Industrial Engineering team with various assignments, while providing the opportunity to learn and develop new skills while enhancing knowledge within the Industrial Engineering field.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a 4 years degree program or 2 years Masters program in Industrial Engineering
• Enrolled at time of application as a Junior or Senior with at least a minimum 3.0 GPA
• Proficient in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel and Microsoft Word)
• Must have good interpersonal skills and have the ability to build a good network
• Must be diligent, hardworking, and quick study
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Basic knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma Manufacturing methodologies for waste reduction, 5S, Standard Work, TAKT, Pull System, single piece flow, Value Stream Mapping, cell design and manufacturing flow
• Be able to validate facility layout using AutoCAD

Responsibilities

• Gather, compile, review, validate, and analyze data and information from multiple sources
• Use software for functional area, to compile and generate reports, statistics, timelines, tables, graphs, correspondence and presentations
• Work closely with and assist engineers in the conduct of various engineering assignments
• Ability to effectively manage time in completing assigned tasks
• Must have good interpersonal skills and have the ability to build a good network
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures
• This position typically spend 70% of their time supporting production, performing observations of the operations (Time studies) and 30% analyzing the data
• Be able to validate facility layout using AutoCAD
• Basic knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma Manufacturing methodologies for waste reduction, 5S, Standard Work, TAKT, Pull System, single piece flow, Value Stream Mapping, cell design and manufacturing flow
• Support the creation of current state process flow based on observations, and participate in brainstorming sessions to improve process
• Conduct 6S audits
• Perform a wide variety of tasks to gain familiarity with the Industrial Engineering tools
• Other duties as assigned
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision coverage
• company contribution to a health savings account
• telemedicine
• life and disability insurance
• legal insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• wellness programs
• programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement
• flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
• competitive vacation
• health/emergency leave
• paid parental leave
• community service hours

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern