Would a manufacturing/industrial engineering internship benefit me?

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<p>Hi, </p>

<p>I am a sophomore mechanical engineering student looking for an internship to get some real life experience. I applied to an aerospace company which makes hybrid electric motors for a manufacturing/industrial engineering internship and have an interview. This seems like the type of company I'd enjoy working at in the future but I'm wondering how ideal this industrial engineering internship would be compared to my major focus, mechanical engineering. Would it help my skills in the future or should I take a ME internship if I can?</p>

<p>These are the responsibilities listed:
-Prepare detailed, step-by-step work instructions for the production and testing of all HEV and Aftermarket products. This involves becoming hands-on familiar with the product and following a defined format. </p>

<p>-Update Cell safety information boards. </p>

<p>-Conduct and document time studies of the various operations in the production cells. </p>

<p>-Assist with the implementation of 6S and Visual Factory projects. </p>

<p>-Assist in the layout and execution of product line layouts. </p>

<p>-Create a searchable database to manage deviations from the customer. </p>

<p>-Assist in creating standard work on the production floor. </p>

<p>-Assist in creating a database for assembly part traceability. </p>

<p>Any thoughts? Thanks</p>

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<p>Do you already have another offer? Or are you deciding between potentially getting this job and potentially getting another job?</p>

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<p>If you end up getting the offer and you either A) have no other offers, or B) Think you would like this job better than any of your other opportunities, then why not? Lots of ME’s are manufacturing engineers. Also, just getting experience will greatly help you with your next internship.</p>

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<p>I don’t have any offers just a few interviews within the next week. I’m just wondering if I were to get this one, how beneficial it would be to me as a mechanical engineer in the future. Or how much it will differ from ME work and if it would be good experience to have, and help me get a ME job.</p>