Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Position Summary 

Responsible for assisting in tasks and duties as directed by the Engineering Manager and Manufacturing Engineer. Provides support for critical projects. Develops technical knowledge and leadership skills for future career. Will work on the production floor with injection molding machinery and be responsible for assisting with projects as directed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in training opportunities that include equipment operation and maintenance.
• Assist in key Engineering projects.
• Present findings and lessons learned to management at the end of the internship.
• Regularly interacts with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Purchasing, and others.
• Occasional interaction with suppliers and customers.
• Regular attendance during scheduled work hours is an essential function of this position.
• Strong teamwork, collaboration and interpersonal communication skills are required.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work, duties and responsibilities expected of the incumbent.  The incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.  The job description may be changed if needed as determined by the Company.

Required Competencies, Skills and Experience

• Demonstrate ability to work effectively with cross-functional work groups including suppliers, customers and associates, both verbal and in writing. Excellent listening skills.
• Generate original ideas, encourage new ways of thinking, explore options, and develop innovative solutions.
• Be energized to sustain a fast-paced work environment while continuing to produce.
• Proactive and takes action without being prompted.
• Continuously seeks new knowledge, creates and fosters a culture of interest, curiosity and learning. Flexible to change and learns from failure. Seeks to improve processes and products.
• Manage time wisely and effectively prioritize multiple competing tasks.
• Capable of assuming more responsible roles within the organization
• Presentations skills -written and verbal.
• Identifies and solves problems, develops innovative solutions, acts decisively, and shows good judgment.
• Maintains appropriate focus on short and long-term goals. Motivated by achievement, and persists until goals are reached, conveying a sense of urgency.
• Knows personal strengths and limitations and works toward improving weaknesses.
• Responds to requests from other parts of the organization and support larger legitimate organizational agendas.

Education and Job Experience Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably Manufacturing or Mechanical.
• Strong spatial and mechanical reasoning skills.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office and SolidWorks preferred.
• Previous internship experience preferred.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Belief in safety and housekeeping standards and procedures.

Work Environment and Physical Demands 

• Subject to intermittent and changing noise levels from operating machines.
• Physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts
• Breathing fumes, dust, and mist
• Skin exposure to oils and cutting fluid.
• Stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead and bend to the floor.
• Exert up to 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Exert 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently. 
• Exert 50 to 100 pounds of force minimally.
• Sedentary, office environment; frequent exposure to manufacturing plant floor requiring the use of personal protective equipment (e.g., ear plugs, safety glasses, etc.) and following good manufacturing practices.
• Normal manufacturing and clean room environment.

The work environment and physical demands detailed above are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.