Engineering Intern

Description

Summary: The Manufacturing Engineering Internship is a role where the candidate will learn the Trachte Manufacturing functions in Mechanical Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Lean, Quality and Safety Initiatives. This position will learn how to promote a lean culture by analyzing machine setup procedures, documenting current state, and identifying future state with process improvements.

Responsibilities may include:

· Analyze setup procedures for each assigned work area, documenting the current state and defining set up reduction opportunities, measure and implement. Implement a 5S process within each work cell, engaging the operators in this practice.

· Create/update work instructions and standard work for assigned cells. Work with operators to document their processes, study the operations and work practices for improvements, and document findings.

· Quantify process improvements in terms of additional throughout, ergonomics, reduction in non-value-added activity, set up reduction time, and quality improvements. Work with the operators to identify work center improvements.

· Promote a lean culture hosting formalized training and managing the improvement of the company’s manufacturing process.

· Create, improve, document, and sustain processes improvements and be an advocate for change.

· Promote all Safety and 5-S policies and procedures; help run clean and safe work stations.

· Supports the Operations teams to deliver the measurable results as defined.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• · Student currently enrolled in an Industrial, Mechanical, Process or related Engineering program.

  · Knowledge of Lean tools such as Time/Motion Study, 5S, Kanban, Standardization.

  · Motivated to identify waste, propose improvements, and lead or support project implementation.

  · Proficiencies in: Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

  · Good communication skills: verbal, written and able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

  · Must be detail oriented, team player, flexible and self-starter with strong interpersonal skills.

  · Production environment requiring the ability to walk and stand for the entire work shift