Intern - Manufacturing Industrial Engineer

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Lead Manufacturing Industrial Engineer, the Manufacturing Industrial Engineer Intern is responsible for assisting in validating, analyzing, and improving manufacturing costs and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in timely and appropriate estimations of manufacturing variables (tooling, BOMs, routings, etc.) for product costing.
• Assist in the review and analysis of causes of manufacturing cost variances from standard cost.
• Assist in identifying and implementing opportunities to minimize variances from standard costs as well as ways to improve standard costs.
• Assist in manufacturing improvement processes.
• Assist in developing standard work, instructions, and procedures, and support staff training.
• Apply LEAN manufacturing tools and principles in the workplace.
• Assist in performing analysis to identify and quantify opportunities for improvement.
• Assist in making recommendations for improvements, waste elimination, and/or value enhancements using financial and operational data; implement recommendations through process changes and/or project teams.
• Collaborate effectively in a team environment and communicate with all functional areas to facilitate problem-solving.
• Participate in product development and new product launch teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Enrolled in a degree program in Engineering.
• Computer literate with a strong understanding of MS Excel; experience with databases is a plus.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to wear PPE in the required areas is a condition of employment.
• Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record and adequate insurance.

Preferred Qualifications

• LEAN experience through education and/or professional experience is preferred.