Intern

Position Overview 

The individual will work and assist the Manufacturing Engineers on work projects as needed and directed

Essential Job Functions

• Perform actual time studies by timing and/or taking videos of the work being performed on the shop floor and tabulate results into meaningful data to improve processes and line operations 
• Draw and design new and existing layouts using Solidworks to aid in plant expansion and equipment placement. 
• Partner with the engineering team and production employees to develop designs for jigs, fixtures and workstations to aid in the manufacturing process. 
• Participate in project management tools and techniques to manage projects from start to finish which may include activities such as establishing project timelines, financial analysis, procurement of materials, Gantt charts and establishing vendor contacts.
• Create, maintain, and update manufacturing documentation including part routings, work instructions, standard process times, and standard work.
• Support manufacturing engineers in day to day tasks and problem resolution.
• Support Continuous Improvement projects.

Knowledge, Experience, and Skills

• Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering and Industrial Technology majors
• Completion of the following courses desired: Time & Motion Study, Computer Aided Design, Mfg. Materials and Processes, Statistical Analysis, Production and Operations Analysis, Facilities Layout/Mfg. Cost Analysis or related courses
• Fundamental understanding of Lean and Six Sigma desired.
• Strong understanding of engineering concepts and ability to apply to real world problems.
• Exposure to paint, welding, fabrication, and machine shop process or system desired.
• Exposure to DFA/DFM desired.
• Experience with industry standard CAD systems for design and documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret manufacturing blue prints.
• Experience using standard test and measurement equipment.
• Ability to handle simultaneous and sometime challenging tasks.
• Strong PC skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Willingness to work in hands on production environment.
• Ability to listen to others, analyze inputs, and appropriately act on information provided.
• Ability to collect and document process data (time studies, quality data, etc.).
• Technical problem solving in a production environment.

Physical Demands and Work Environment 

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The usual and customary methods of performing the job functions require using fingers to handle objects, tools, and controls.  Generally, the job requires 50% sitting, 25% walking, and 25% standing.   Some climbing and balancing; occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and occasional reaching above shoulders with hands and arms may also be required.  The employee may be required to push and/or pull up to 75 pounds; lift and/or carry 75 pounds rarely.  The employee is regularly required to talk and hear to communicate with others.  The noise level in the production environment is loud, consistent with normal shop conditions.  The job is performed under some temperature variations.  Specific vision abilities required by this position include clear vision at 24 inches or less, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.