Project Scheduler Internship, Manufacturing

GKN Aerospace

  • Garden Grove, CA
  • Training
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Project TitleProject Scheduling Intern - Capital & Infrastructure ProjectsProject OverviewThis internship offers a unique opportunity for a motivated individual to lead and support the scheduling and planning of capital and infrastructure projects within a high-performance aerospace manufacturing facility. Working closely with the Industrial Engineering (IE) and Facilities teams, the intern will play a key role in building and maintaining project schedules, identifying risks, and supporting executive-level reporting. This role is ideal for someone with strong project scheduling skills and a passion for driving operational and infrastructure improvement.Benefits of the Internship
  • Lead scheduling efforts for high-impact capital projects.
  • Collaborate with experienced engineers and facilities professionals.
  • Gain exposure to executive-level project planning and reporting.
  • Potential for full-time opportunities based on performance and business needs.
Main Project Deliverables
  • Comprehensive Project Scheduling:
Develop detailed schedules for all capital and infrastructure projects, incorporating task dependencies, resource requirements, and critical path analysis.
  • Schedule Maintenance & Collaboration:
Partner with IE and Facilities teams to ensure schedules are accurate, up-to-date, and reflect real-time project status.
  • Schedule Risk & Opportunity Management:
Monitor project timelines and identify potential delays; propose creative recovery strategies to maintain schedule integrity. Take a holistic view of concurrent projects to identify risks and opportunities arising from schedule conflicts or resource constraints.
  • Executive-Level Milestone Reporting:
Build tiered milestone schedules for leadership and executive briefings, enabling strategic oversight and decision-making.
  • High-Level Metrics & Performance Tracking:
Generate and report key metrics such as S-Curves, Cost Performance Index (CPI), and Schedule Performance Index (SPI) to track project health.Learning Outcomes
  • Hands-on experience with project scheduling tools and methodologies in a regulated manufacturing environment.
  • Exposure to capital planning, infrastructure development, and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Development of executive reporting skills and strategic communication.
  • Opportunity to lead a high-impact initiative contributing to operational efficiency and project success.
Required Qualifications
  • Currently in final year of school or within 1 year of graduating with Bachelor's degree or greater in Engineering(Mechanical, Industrial, Systems), Data Analytics, or a related technical field.
  • Currently holds 3.0 GPA or higher.
  • Available to work 30+ hours per week.
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and capable of handling large datasets.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage cross-functional teams.
  • US Person per ITAR regulations and able to comply with export compliance requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Familiarity with capital project planning or infrastructure development.
  • Experience with project performance metrics (e.g., CPI/SPI).
  • Exposure to aerospace or manufacturing environments.
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