What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineering Intern position at Amsted Rail Company?
Main responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned, per business needs):
- Safety: exhibit safe work habits in all manufacturing processes, following training. Identify safety risks in manufacturing processes and develop preventative actions, with oversight. Document safety requirements and improvements as part of Job Safety Analysis (JSA) documentation.
- Process Maintenance: Provide support and basic trouble shooting for current operations, with oversight. Document current state of processes clearly in written English.
- Analysis: Use Excel and/or Minitab to organize and analyze large data sets for specifically assigned goals. Analysis may require application of Lean SixSigma tools to verify problems and solutions.
- Maintainability: Assist in maintenance plan development, with oversight. Recommend Preventive Maintenance (PM) actions to mitigate failures and ensure safety of equipment. Hands-on participation in scheduled maintenance activities for capital equipment, with oversight.
- Value Stream Mapping: Collaborate to understand product value streams, supporting Lean manufacturing scope. Assist in design of process layouts to improve material flow and material presentation.
- Continuous Improvement: Assist in implementation of new manufacturing processes and technology. Identify and implement cost reduction, quality, safety and ergonomic improvement ideas, with oversight. Participate in lean improvement activities as assigned (5S Blitz, Kaizen, etc).
What education and education level are necessary for the position?
- Currently pursuing an Engineering degree (mechanical, industrial or manufacturing).
- Strong communication skills in English.
- Proficiency in Microsoft software such as Excel and Word.
- Proficiency in 3D modeling software, preferably SolidWorks.
- Completed more than 50% of academic classwork toward engineering degree (mechanical, electrical, industrial or manufacturing), including proficiency in drafting/modeling.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask throughout the day.
