Develop a Coded Computer-Based Measuring Tool for All Cost Centres and Improve Manufacturing Efficiency
Engineering, IT, Mathematics and Statistics
ABOUT THE INDUSTRY PARTNER
Metallum is a Sydney based Advanced Manufacturing business. Their mission is to provide quality impeccable work, fast lead times and cost effective solutions to the Construction, Fabrication and Manufacturing Industries.Metallum is experiencing significant operational inefficiencies and inaccuracies in its day to day business activities due to the absence of a coded “computer based“ measuring tool, hindering productivity and decision-making processes.
Metallum is requiring someone with the ability to create a coded computer-based measuring tool, that can breakdown costs for specific costs centres in the business. A person with the expertise in this area could contribute by applying their deep analytical skills and design efficient algorithms to optimise data management and functionality.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Hands on Experience – applying your knowledge to real projects into practical scenarios.
- Collaborative Culture – operating in an environment that encourages collaboration enabling interns to learn from peers and contribute to team projects
- Networking Opportunities – invitations to company events and professional gatherings to build connections within our industry.
- Supportive Leadership – managers and team leaders who prioritise the growth and development of the staff.
RESEARCH TO BE CONDUCTED
- The student will be introduced to the current system and procedures and research the market for a new integrated system.
- Consider all the variables in the manufacturing business.
- Develop a bespoke system that fits Metallum’s needs.
- Trial and run the new software.
SKILLS WISH LIST
If you’re a postgraduate research student and meet some or all the below we want to hear from you. We strongly encourage women, indigenous and disadvantaged candidates to apply:
- Strong IT skills across all coding.
- Embrace creativity and challenge conventional thinking to uncover innovative solutions that go beyond the “norm”.
RESEARCH OUTCOMES
Metallum is looking to implementing a software model into our business – this software in a perfect world will integrate with our current accounting system.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
The intern will receive $3,000 per month of the internship, usually in the form of scholarship payments.
It is expected that the intern will primarily undertake this research project during regular business hours and maintain contact with their academic mentor throughout the internship either through face-to-face or phone meetings as appropriate.
The intern and their academic mentor will have the opportunity to negotiate the project’s scope, milestones and timeline during the project planning stage.
Please note, applications are reviewed regularly and this internship may be filled prior to the advertised closing date if a suitable applicant is identified. Early submissions are encouraged.
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