What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Intern/RSO position at Rehrig Pacific Company?
Position Location: Plant based
Manager: Engineering Manager
Role Level: Individual Contributor
Manager Once Removed: Plant Manager
Purpose of Role
Rehrig Pacific Companys Plant Engineering Interns are an integral part of our operations and are responsible for identifying and driving solutions that improve our performance and operational costs. Plant Engineering Interns are responsible for planning, design and implementation of equipment, machinery, and automation. They are expected to collaborate with other plant resources, and to create safe, stable, and reliable manufacturing processes and systems through the analysis of data and the application of sound engineering practices. Plant Engineering Interns should be driven by the pursuit of operational excellence!
Areas of Accountabilities
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Leads or supports technical work / activities within the plant (engineering, maintenance, tooling, troubleshooting, etc)
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Maintain in-depth understanding of plant infrastructure, systems and equipment
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Consistently reduces operational waste and costs
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Exercises and advances Lean Manufacturing practices
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Provides reliable technical support to the local plant and the organization
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Performs in-depth analyses to understand system gaps and issues
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Maintains updated and accurate plant layouts, floor plans and system schematics and specifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
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Pursuing Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Plastics, Manufacturing or equivalent)
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Project management experience, including project management tools and software.
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Excellent communicator (verbal & written) and an ability to summarize and communicate information clearly.
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Preferred: Experience in Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma
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Preferred: Experience with coding and programming
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Preferred: Experience with hand and power tools