Industrial Engineering Intern

AeroSpec Inc • Chandler, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

AeroSpec, Inc. is hiring a paid, year-round Industrial Engineering Intern to support Visual Management, operations, and quality activities. The intern will work alongside experienced engineers, quality specialists, and manufacturing professionals at a company that designs and builds custom manufacturing equipment and automated systems. A central focus is using visual tools, daily team meetings, and performance tracking to make priorities, progress, and problems visible and help teams stay coordinated and take timely action.

The intern will help maintain visual management boards, prepare for and conduct daily stand-up meetings, monitor workflow and commitments, follow up on overdue activities, and develop or improve visual tools such as schedules, performance charts, checklists, and dashboards. The role also supports quality tracking and records, coordination of parts and documentation through inspection, and the movement of materials, machined parts, and work orders through the company. The intern will collaborate across operations, quality, production, and engineering to identify delays and improve communication and workflow.

This internship is designed to complement an engineering education and provide professional development over multiple years. During the school year, the role is part-time for a minimum of 20–24 hours per week. In summer, it may be part-time or full-time depending on availability and company needs. The position is primarily on-site and reports to the Quality Manager. Applicants must have at least two full academic years remaining before graduation; freshmen and sophomores are especially encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• At least two full academic years remaining before graduation.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Interest in how things work.
• Comfort communicating with people and following up on assignments.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and common computer applications.
• Enthusiasm for manufacturing, quality, operations, and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Freshman or sophomore standing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain visual management boards displaying work status, schedules, priorities, assignments, and outstanding issues.
• Assist in preparing for and conducting daily stand-up meetings to review progress, identify obstacles, and establish priorities.
• Monitor workflow and commitments, identify overdue activities, and follow up proactively with responsible team members.
• Keep visual information accurate and current so teams and managers can see what is on schedule, falling behind, or needs action.
• Help develop and improve visual tools, including status boards, schedules, performance charts, checklists, and simple dashboards.
• Track inspection activities, quality issues, rework, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate the movement of parts and documentation through quality inspection.
• Help maintain quality records, inspection logs, and status reports.
• Track materials, machined parts, and work orders as they move through the company.
• Work with operations, quality, and production personnel to identify delays and resolve outstanding issues.
• Help coordinate priorities and improve communication between departments.
• Follow up on commitments to keep work moving efficiently.

Benefits

• Paid, year-round internship.
• Mentorship and professional development through meaningful responsibilities.
• Opportunity to build confidence, communication skills, and leadership potential.
• Opportunity for increasing responsibility and more challenging assignments as education and experience progress.

What This Job Offers

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