Proc&Mech Engineer Intern

Internship Program

Job Summary

Interact with vendors or customers on technical or design issues. Collaborate with process development personnel to improve equipment, processes, products and packaging quality by leading review sessions. Using Lean Six Sigma Methodologies to reduce and control cost and waste. Establish and monitor performance metrics through data mining, analysis and report summation(s) to generate improvement recommendations.

Implementing quality control methods, such as statistical process controls (SPC), inspecting and testing processes, products, and equipment. Spend time on the production floor to monitor daily operations of a fast-paced USDA, FDA food manufacturing facility.

In the event of an absence, position will be filled by trained personnel.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Complete assigned projects and initiatives using Lean Six Sigma tools and methodologies.
• Work side-by-side with the management staff to discover inefficiencies in business processes and then determine the best ways to bring our business methods in line with our financial goals.
• Evaluate and develop manufacturing processes by studying product, process requirements, applying knowledge of the product, process, design, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators.
• Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Assure process efficiencies are being monitored by establishing performance metrics based on equipment, process capabilities, establishing standards and confirming manufacturing’s current state processes.
• Provide manufacturing decision-making information by data mining, analysis and summarizing performance metrics trends.
• Gather, analyze and report business data and inputs to identify issues, trends, or solutions.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by participation in continual professional development
• Working with Safety dept. on job safety analysis (JSAs).
• Maintaining, analyzing, managing and improving metrics, aggregating, creating dashboards, and internal reporting.
• Providing technical assistance in identifying, analyzing, evaluating and developing quality systems and procedures.
• Reporting issues at set frequencies to all appropriate departments to drive continuous improvement and corrective and preventive actions.
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining performance metrics. These performance metrics will include all trends for complaints, product right first time, product holds, yields, raw material supplier performance inspections, internal / external audit results.
• Improving and defining data editing and standardizing processes.
• Provide follow-up monitoring, documenting and feedback of completed initiative controls.
• Act as a liaison between the departments and a variety of business partners.
• Assisting in development and implementation of data capture systems.
• Monitor standards and controls in relation to the manufacturing of high-quality soup and seafood products to include activities in the following areas; receiving, staging, prep, processing, packaging, storage and shipping
• Carry out various batch control tests and product sampling to ensure process is in control, i.e. statistical process control, (SPC).
• Ensure a smooth process flow, maximizing volume and efficiency while committing to exacting specs and uncompromised quality. Work with other key departments to ensure proper techniques, staffing, training and methods are in place and are effectively resulting in consistent and high-quality end products.
• Confer with engineers or other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical information.
• Use sample data to create control charts to identify process shifts.
• Other responsibilities w/ similar skill and work conditions as assigned.
  
  

Responsibilities for Food Safety

• Responsible for completing required paperwork accurately and honestly as applicable.
• Must adhere to all corporate GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), established SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and all Food and Employee Safety policies.
• Must adhere to all Allergen control programs and procedures as applicable.
• Responsible for reporting suspicious packages, activities, and individuals.
• If monitoring CCPs (Critical Control Points), must be trained in HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) and adhere to approved HACCP plan(s).
  
  

Competencies: “An area of expertise that is fundamental to a particular job or function”

• To perform this position properly, each candidate must demonstrate the following
  
  

core competencies (not all inclusive).

• Technical Skills - Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills. Excellent technical skills, strong communication skills, and strong project management abilities.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to motivate and
• build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's
  
  

efforts to succeed.

• Leadership – Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Accepts feedback and gives appropriate recognition.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own as well as team’s work to ensure highest quality levels.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials as designed, and as instructed.
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Conversant in both English and metric systems.
• Ability to solve practical problems, deal with a variety of concrete variables where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Level II: the ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally in English as it pertains to individual position.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the public.
• To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  
  

Education and/or Experience

• 2-year college degree, manufacturing experience preferably in a food environment, or equivalent combination education work experience. Lean Six Sigma Certification a plus. Candidate must have above average mathematics skills, as well as familiarity with statistics, e.g., (SPC) and control charts. Candidates must possess a thorough knowledge of computers and their programs. Experience with Smart Draw and Minitab software a plus. Must be detail oriented with above average organizational skills. Must be self-motivated, possess high energy, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Candidates must be able to interact in a dynamic team environment while displaying tact and diplomacy with peers and management. Candidate must also be willing to adhere to the Quality Engineering Philosophy.
  
  

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• No specified requirements.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift to 35 pounds, walk and stand for extended periods of standing.
  
  

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.