Job Details
Industrial Engineer Intern - MRO
2026-04-01 PHI Aviation Lafayette,LA
Description:
Required Qualifications:
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.
DISCLAIMER
The above Statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
PHI Aviation, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws
KEY 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.
- Create process flow diagrams.
- Analyze turnaround time (TAT) drivers for key components.
- 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.
- 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.
Required Qualifications:
- 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.
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.
DISCLAIMER
The above Statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
PHI Aviation, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws