What are the responsibilities and job description for the PROJECT MANAGEMENT INTERN - SUMMER position at East Penn Manufacturing - Deka Batteries?
Get to know East Penn!
Navitas Systems LLC, a leader in comprehensive energy storage solutions, was formed in 2011 with the merger of MicroSun Innovative Energy Storage Solutions and MicroSun Electronics, and the acquisition of lithium battery company A123 Systems’ Government Solutions Group. In 2019, East Penn Manufacturing, one of the world’s leading battery manufacturers, acquired majority interest in Navitas Systems. In SEVEN remarkable decades, East Penn has grown from a one-room shop with a product line of five automotive batteries to one of the world’s leading battery manufacturers with over 10,500 full-time employees, 515 product designs, operations around the world, and hundreds of awards for industry excellence.
At our Navitas facilities we engage in the research, design, development, and manufacture of advanced lithium cells and energy storage products and systems for both commercial customers and U.S. Government/military customers. We invest in our people, they are and always will be the heart of this company. Are you ready to join a family-owned enterprise committed to honoring the contributions of everyone? Then Navitas is the right place for you.
Overview
Navitas is ready to invest in you! We are seeking a Project Management Intern in Ann Arbor, Michigan that will assist with project planning, execution, financial performance, and production plans. The intern will be assigned a project and mentored by a PMO Team member this summer from approximately May to August.
Responsibilities
- Read and comprehend instructions and follow established procedures.
- Support problem solving, conflict resolution, and solution development to meet project milestones, with the goal of exceeding expectations for performance, quality, and timing.
- Assists with optimizing and improving company work process and methodologies.
- Follow all safety guidelines and operate in a safe manner.
- Perform in a manner that will prevent errors and omissions.
- Comply with Navitas policies and procedures.
- Physical presence on the job is essential and necessary.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
Education: Interns are generally college students pursuing STEM degree programs. There are no specific restrictions on major, graduation year, or progress.
Preferred Experience: Project management/Engineering exposure or some coursework including project management is preferred but not required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Individuals must be comfortable supporting US military-funded work.
- Good interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) the individual must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
