Strategic Engineer Intern

Position Summary

Reporting to the Senior Plant Manager, the Stragetic Engineer Intern is a key contributor to Zinpro’s success support business and operational objectives by leading continuous improvement initiatives throughout all Zinpro manufacturing facilities; including the assessment, development and implementation of manufacturing processes, equipment and operating strategy. Work will center around process improvement, equipment selection, operating strategy, commissioning new equipment, and other activities related to successful and world class operation of the plant. Success in this position requires strong analytical and project management skills, including the ability to lead and execute process improvement activities of varying complexity in a chemical manufacturing environment. This role is based at Zinpro’s manufacturing plant in North Branch, Minnesota.

Essential Functions

• Leads projects and activities in the areas of process improvement, equipment selection, operating strategy, commissioning new equipment, and other activities related to successful and world class operation of the plant
• Leads the implementation of process improvement programs through cross-functional project management using a data-driven approach to problem solving and decision making
• Provides day-to-day technical support and interaction with plant and corporate stakeholders
• Performs technical evaluations as needed to help ensure and confirm the success of new installations and modifications
• Assists in the selection, development, monitoring and continuous improvement of defined Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and presents this information visually and verbally

• Creates technical presentations including value-based analysis that justify process capital and system improvements
• Works across all Zinpro plants to align local efforts and create best practices for Zinpro Operations
• Manages audits of Operational data to identify issues with consistency and adherence to established process standards
• Other duties as assigned

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee often works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to airborne particles and hazardous chemicals. 
• The employee is frequently exposed to hot and cold conditions.   
• The noise level in the work environment varies from quiet to loud.

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 stand.  
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  

Schedule Requirements

This position is expected to work within core business hours and requires participation in after-hours meetings with plant personnel on other shifts as well as conference calls with overseas business teams as needed. 

Zinpro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.