IE Student Project Sponsorship
Applies engineering tools and concepts to real world situations.
Let us help your organization
Apply our problem solving to
| Build Simulations | Address high inventory & WIP levels |
| Evaluate workplace ergonomics | Crystallize work procedures |
| Resolve bottleneck operations | Optimize supply chain logistics |
| Improve unsafe work areas | Improve facility layout |
| Recommend repair vs. replace options | Analyze value/non-value operations |
| Address product quality | Improve any process |
| Optimize production scheduling | ...and more. |
PROJECT EXAMPLES
Two programs, two levels of students
Capstone projects are featured in our Undergraduate program and our Professional Masters program.
Benefits
Purdue Industrial Engineering student projects involve a two-way relationship that promises significant returns for your participation.
Industry Benefits
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Provides fresh engineering resources
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Advances your projects that have been strategically stagnant, devoid of resources, operationally inefficient, or organizationally costly or unsafe.
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Provides closure on selected projects for a small investment.
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Increases your organization’s footprint within Purdue IE.
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Builds stronger relationships with Purdue IE faculty who serve as project mentors.
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Influences the work ethic of future engineers & project managers.
IE Student Benefits
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Applies learned tools & works with professionals doing real project management
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Gains project leadership experience in real-world setting
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Accounts for results
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Meets project deadline & milestones
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Gains richer understanding of project finances
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Witnesses the impact of project implementation, readjustments & revisions
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Delivers an optimal solution based on data analysis
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Uses communication & presentation skills
Sponsorship Details
Submissions
Must include: company information, contact information, project title, brief summary AND project scope & requirements
​Submit via the Online form or email Dave Kotterman.
Contact
Dave Kotterman,
Director, Industry Relations
School of Industrial Engineering
765-496-0565