Summer Engineering Internship

Titeflex/US Hose is a global leader in creating and adapting fluid and gas management products and quality programs, Titeflex expertise can be traced to its aerospace roots at the dawning of the space age. We provided solutions and service for demanding fluid and gas transfer requirements, whether the media be corrosive, caustic or combustible, under extreme pressure, temperature and flexing conditions. Primary markets include aerospace, chemical, petro-chemical, pulp and paper, petroleum equipment, heavy equipment, compressed gas, automotive, refrigeration, transportation, and dozens of other niche markets. The company has a long history of expertise in PTFE extrusion and wire braid reinforcement, and composite hose as the new integration of flexible metal hose with the merger of US Hose. Titeflex’s background and experience in stringent and demanding hose requirements plays into the strengths of our applications engineers. We are able to assimilate some of the most difficult and demanding applications known today into customer satisfaction, borrowing from our experience and core technology. Committed to quality, Titeflex Quality Systems are 3rd party certified and has received numerous other certifications and accreditations.

Job Summary: 

Summary: The summer internship position is an opportunity for an Engineering student to gain real world and hands on experience in a manufacturing environment, while concurrently benefiting STS Aerospace.  The purpose of this summer internship is to assist in the development and qualification of the Small Cuff Press, a project aimed at increasing hose assembles to be molded and simultaneously reducing bottleneck production.

In addition, the intern will spend time with the Special Process Engineering team, contributing to administrative tasks such as creating weld work instructions headers, gathering process data, and support continuous improvement initiatives, etc,  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include: Other duties may be assigned.

• Collaboratively works with engineering team members to complete technical tasks associated with Product Configuration, New Product Development, Product Design, Manufacturing, and Test Engineering functions.
• Utilizes a combination of measurement techniques, data collection, analysis, critical thinking, and software skills to provide insight and engineering solutions.
• Familiar with engineering analysis, calculations, and computational tools. Ability to understand engineering theory and develop analysis tools.
• May work with Operational team members to address test and manufacturing processes, equipment, operator safety, tooling, procedures, and work instructions.
• Reviews and checks engineering calculations, design models, drawings, and design documents for technical content, errors, notes, accuracy, functionality, and completion.
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives and completion of implementation activities.
• Must be coachable, goal orientated, self-starter, and excel independently or in a collaborative environment.
• Consistently, regularly, and predictably at work and on time.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. At times, may work cross-functionally, possibly through mentorship and advisement. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: Currently enrolled in a two-year or four-year technical degreed program from a college or university.

Competencies                                                      

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data and/or requirements through multiple levels; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
• Design - Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Safety - Adheres to company safety policies & procedures.  Demonstrates safety in everyday actions. Makes sound judgments and decisions.
• Quality - Learns and applies all quality standards and procedures. Provides quality products and services. Prevents or eliminate problems or errors.
• Productivity - Results and action oriented. Handles multiple tasks and works with little direction. Continually keeps up with responsibilities and takes responsibility for own actions. Shows an inner urgency to execute tasks. Takes pride in work completed. Perseveres with the task until it is completed.
• Technical Proficiency - Sound technical knowledge of core tasks. Consistently and effectively fulfills the core tasks and duties of the role. Keeps up with the latest developments in his/her field
• Planning - Sets priorities and manages his/her time satisfactorily. Proficiently completes tasks within expected deadlines. Anticipates problems, develops solutions, and considers consequences of proposed solutions. 
• Customer Focus - Identifies and addresses customer requirements through multiple levels of flow down documents. Meets customer commitments. Responsive to customers.
• Judgment - Does not allow personal preferences or dislikes to influence judgments unduly. Confident in his/her own judgment and happy to make decisions when necessary. Committed to ethical business practices.
• Communication - Makes a clear presentation of ideas or facts. Constructively communicates his/her own point of view. Actively listens and takes into account others' points of view. Uses the most effective and appropriate method to deliver a message.
• Teamwork - Works effectively with others. Treats fellow employees with respect and dignity. Communicates openly and effectively with others. Strives to improve communication. Adopts a flexible approach when in a team.
• Initiative - Identifies alternatives to traditional methods and approaches and puts forward ideas to tackle problems. Self-starter and constantly looks for improvements in his/her role and new ways of doing things. Strives to adhere to the 5S principles and initiate 5S improvements.
• Flexibility - Responds quickly when new data becomes available. Incorporates other people's ideas and suggestions in his/her work. Manages different tasks/projects simultaneously and switches easily between them when necessary. Adopts new approaches when problems make it difficult to achieve objectives.

Other Qualifications:

Physical Demands

The physical demands 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.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals with the proper PPE. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental & Vision  insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Paid time off
• Tuition Reimbursement

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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