Engineers Clinic
IntermediateBusiness trackUS-CP-37

Lean Line-Balancing & OSHA Ergonomics Study

Internship role: Manufacturing Engineering Co-op. Balance an assembly line to takt time, compute NIOSH lifting indices for each station and propose a layout that raises output and cuts ergonomic risk.

10 Guided Steps480h Internship TierSubmit: GitHub repo or evidence pack + live demo / report + README + milestone logbookVerified CertificateAI Rubric Graded
Program Overview

Internship role: Manufacturing Engineering Co-op. Balance an assembly line to takt time, compute NIOSH lifting indices for each station and propose a layout that raises output and cuts ergonomic risk.

What you submit

GitHub repo or evidence pack + live demo / report + README + milestone logbook

Stack: Excel, time studies, Python, NIOSH lifting equation

How it is graded
  • Problem framing15

    The business question, decision owner and success measure are stated in two or three sentences.

  • Data & method25

    Sources are named, data is cleaned and explained, and the method fits the question.

  • Analysis & model25

    The model or analysis is correct, assumptions are on their own sheet, and sensitivity is tested.

  • Recommendation20

    A clear recommendation with numbers, risks and the next step, not just a list of findings.

  • Deck & communication15

    A short deck or memo a manager could read in five minutes.

Pass 60% · Merit 75% · Distinction 90%

Learning Outcomes
480-hour United States programme. US manufacturers reshoring under the IRA and CHIPS Act need IE co-ops for line design.
Target Audience

Engineering Students

Diploma, B.Tech, B.E., BCA, MCA, or M.Tech students seeking practical experience.

Aspiring Developers

Developers who want to build proof-of-work capstone projects for tech resumes.

Job Seekers

Graduates looking for AI-evaluated code review & verified industry credentials.