Industrial Engineering Intern - Continuous Improvement
Job description
Bigger challenges. Bolder ideas. Global impact. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. We’re the company behind the world’s fastest satellite internet service, with technology that’s helping to bridge the digital divide and improve life for our customers around the globe. By providing powerful new ways for people to connect with one another, gain greater access to education, entertainment, medical research, commerce, and much more, our team is empowering millions of customers worldwide.
We’re growing rapidly and looking for passionate, innovative professionals to join our team and connect the world to more. You’ll work in a collaborative and inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and continuous learning, and provides industry-leading benefits with unmatched opportunities for career growth. Our team is fearless in pursuit of new ideas and uncompromising in our quest to become the world’s first truly global Internet Service Provider. Interested in joining our mission? Take a look at career opportunities at Viasat today.
Job Responsibilities
The Industrial Engineering team develops solutions that improve quality and productivity through optimization of Viasat’s complex processes, systems, and organizations.
- Systems simulation and stochastic processes analysis
- Reduce cost and optimize capacity to improve factory operations using:
- ProModel - Process Simulator (or other modeling SW)
- Lean Six Sigma
- Statistical process control or quality control
- Calculate, propose, and implement new methods and processes for existing production systems.
- Manufacturing systems cost management & waste reduction
- Metrics Generation for support teams
- Create and implement tools to audit efficiency, and identify cost reduction opportunities
- Manage and communicate improvement opportunities and implementation plans
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Industrial Engineering or related discipline
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Able to commit to a 10-12 week internship
Preferences
- Programming expertise in Python, R, MATLAB, or other data science specific language (Python preferred)