Continuous Improvement Intern

Basic Function

Assist the Engineering Department with various assignments including but not limited to: continuous improvement initiatives, 3D design & print work, scrap reductions projects, process design/optimization, non-conforming material review, and overall production support.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with shop personnel to understand internal processes and product flow.
• Wear proper safety equipment and maintain a clean, safe work area at all times.
• Understand how to read and interpret customer blueprints.
• Perform job tasks efficiently according to established standards to deliver quality workmanship.
• Report any problems, discrepancies, or issues to immediate management.
• Design, create, print, and test 3D fixtures for production needs; working with inputs from the production team.
• Develop an understanding of lean manufacturing principles as well as the tools required to implement continuous improvement projects.
• Understand customer requirements, internal scrap challenges, rework, customer returns, the impact they have on your job, and demonstrate ability to deliver quality & efficient workmanship.
• Participate in the Material Review Board (MRB) to identify root cause of defects found in production.
• Analyze processes and input engineering changes that will lead to performance gains in productivity, quality, and/or On Time Delivery to our customers.
• Collaborate with technical writers on updating work instructions where needed and/or after successful process improvement initiatives.
• Model castings and gating systems in CAD software for use in simulation applications.
• Work with engineers to fix process and/or design issues leading to the production of scrap.
• Any and all other responsibilities assigned to and needed by the company & management.