Hidrive is Australia’s leading manufacturer of premium service bodies, canopies and vehicle fit-out solutions for Utes, trailers and trucks. We are offering a hands-on engineering internship at our Goulburn manufacturing site focused on time & motion studies, process analysis and continuous improvement. This role is ideal for an engineering student wanting real factory-floor exposure, not just office-based project work.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform process mapping and task element breakdowns
- Measure cycle times, labour content and process variation
- Support standard work, capacity planning and productivity analysis
- Identify waste, bottlenecks and improvement opportunities
- Collect accurate, repeatable data for operations and engineering teams
- Conduct time and motion studies across manufacturing departments
Essential Criteria
- Currently studying Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering
- Strong analytical and observational skills
- Comfortable working in a manufacturing / factory environment
- Confident communicating with operators, supervisors and engineers
- Intermediate Excel / data analysis skills
Desirable (Not Essential)
- Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, standard work or process improvement
- Interest in manufacturing systems, operations or industrial engineering
- Prior internship, workshop or technical experience
What You’ll Gain
Practical experience in manufacturing engineering and operations
Real-world skills in time studies, process improvement and productivity analysis
Exposure to end-to-end manufacturing operations
Mentoring from senior operations and engineering leaders
Strong experience for graduate roles in manufacturing, operations or industrial engineering
Tools & Support Provided
- Site induction and PPE
- Structured time study templates and data capture tools
- Tablet / Excel-based recording systems
- Clear scope, supervision and mentoring
How to Apply
Please submit your CV, your availability (days per week and preferred start date) and a short statement outlining your interest in manufacturing, time studies or process improvement.
