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Job Summary/Overview
This assignment is for a mechanical or industrial engineer in a manufacturing role. It supports several business needs: Continuous improvement in manufacturing operations including safety, cost quality and delivery; Increased manufacturing capacity and flexibility to support production surge requirements; Launch of components for new model requirements; Problem solving of daily production and equipment issues; Development of future manufacturing engineering resource.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Revising and updating standard operating procedures and work instructions
- Creating new process documentation, time studies, and work standards
- Drafting cell layout
- Assists with mechanical design improvements for assembly and machining processes utilizing CAD software.
- Conducting machine capability studies
- Testing of process and tooling changes
- Assist operators in identifying and resolving process issues
- Investigating and resolving quality issues
- Collecting quality and process data
- Completing ergonomic assessments
Key Learning Objectives
- Operation of modern manufacturing plant
- Understanding of machining or assembly operation
- Principles of continuous improvement
- Interaction of multiple departments (manufacturing, purchasing, quality, shipping, etc.)
Functional/Technical Developmental Opportunities
- Machining Positions - Understanding of machining processes, cutting tools, and geometric tolerancing
- Assembly Positions - Design of cell layouts, new model launch and integration, and development of work standards
- Interactions of machining and assembly
- Problem solving skills
Will this assignment have cross-functional opportunities?
- Yes. The student will be exposed to Safety, Quality, Productivity, and continuous improvement.
Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities
- A team player with excellent communication skills.
- Ability to be flexible and adjust priories to reflect changing needs or job demands.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Familiarity with statistical analysis preferred
- Exposure to AutoCAD / SolidWorks preferred
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Qualifications
- A junior or senior college student pursuing a Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Degree
- Two years of mechanical or industrial engineering education
- GPA 2.8 or higher preferred