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Industrial Engineering Intern (Summer 2025)

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Alstom

24d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Engineering
  • West Mifflin

AI generated summary

  • You need a technical background, English fluency, manufacturing experience (railway preferred), ERP knowledge, and skills in quality, ergonomics, FMEA, and time analysis. Be a team player, organized, and self-motivated.
  • You will support product design, estimate method time, participate in FMEA, validate prototypes, create tooling specs, sequence tasks, and aid continuous improvement and industrialization efforts.

Requirements

  • Technical or Engineering education.
  • English read, written, spoken
  • Manufacturing experience, preferably in the railway industry.
  • Technical knowledge of Manufacturing Engineering, writing manufacturing work instructions, line balancing.
  • Experience in working with an ERP (such as GSI) for Bill of Materials, Routings, Configuration follow-up
  • Working knowledge in Quality, EHS standards and Ergonomics.
  • Familiar with IS common tools.
  • Process FMEA, QRQC.
  • Time analysis (MTM, MEK, UAS).
  • Conscientious. Commits and delivers.
  • Team Player. Spirit of “Team Trust Action”
  • Decisive. Obtains and uses necessary information to make decisions. Refers decision to others when appropriate
  • Self-Motivation.
  • Logical and organized
  • Good communication

Responsibilities

  • During specification and preliminary design phases:
  • Bring ideas to the Process Engineer or the PIM to guide product definition in order to improve the product manufacturability and achieve QCD targets.
  • Participate to the product design reviews when required.
  • Estimate Method Time.
  • During detailed design phase and before Serial Go:
  • Participate to P-FMEA.
  • Participate to validation of prototypes if any.
  • Request tooling when needed and write tooling specifications.
  • Depending on the domain: perform ERP routings, Work Instructions, Inspection Instructions, program for CNC machines. And this ensuring good EHS and ergonomic conditions.
  • Perform work stations task sequencing.
  • Validate product design and industrialization through FAR and FAI.
  • Calculate precise Method Time.
  • After serial Go:
  • Industrialize retrofit after engineering changes: Routings, Work Instructions, and tooling.
  • Support Production to achieve manufacturing QCD targets.
  • Participate to continuous improvement workshops. (Ex: SWIP)
  • Contribute to industrial REX on manufacturing processes.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Industrial Engineering Intern position at Alstom?

The Industrial Engineering Intern will assist in product definition, design reviews, manufacturing process validation, and continuous improvement initiatives within the transport sector, specifically focusing on factors like manufacturability, quality, cost, and delivery targets.

What educational background is required for this internship?

Candidates must have a technical or engineering education.

Is previous manufacturing experience necessary for this role?

While preferred, previous manufacturing experience, especially in the railway industry, is not strictly necessary but can be an advantage.

Which software or tools should candidates be familiar with for this position?

Candidates should have experience working with an ERP system (such as GSI) for Bill of Materials and routing, as well as familiarity with common IS tools and process FMEA.

What are some key responsibilities of the Industrial Engineering Intern after the serial go phase?

After the serial go phase, the intern will industrialize retrofits following engineering changes, support production in achieving manufacturing QCD targets, and participate in continuous improvement workshops.

What behavioral competencies are valued for this internship?

Key competencies include being conscientious, a team player, decisive, self-motivated, logical and organized, and having good communication skills.

Will I be required to participate in product design reviews?

Yes, participation in product design reviews is required when needed.

Are there opportunities for continuous learning and improvement within this internship?

Yes, interns will have the chance to participate in continuous improvement workshops and contribute to the production process, ensuring opportunities for learning and development.

Is fluency in English required for this position?

Yes, candidates must be able to read, write, and speak English proficiently.

How does Alstom promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

Alstom is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and creates an inclusive workplace. They encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

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Mission & Purpose

Alstom commits to contribute to a low carbon future by developing and promoting innovative and sustainable transportation solutions that people enjoy riding. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, Alstom offers its diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. With its presence in 63 countries and a talent base of over 80,000 people from 175 nationalities, the company focuses its design, innovation, and project management skills to where mobility solutions are needed most.