R&D Engineering Intern

Role And Responsibilities

• Planning, executing and reporting of priorities;
• Reacting to changing priorities;
• Providing general production support for assembly area as needed:
• Review and edit manufacturing instructions for clarity and ease of use;
• Participate in the evaluation of upgrades for assembly;
• Troubleshoot issues (quality, efficiency, etc.) on assembly line;
• Weigh in on situations that need technical assistance;
• Participate in hands-on problem solving and resolution;
• Report and facilitate correction of out-of-specification conditions;
• Determining the proper processes:
• Review, analyzing standards and operation layouts and make suggestions for change;
• Affiliate in the selection of and implementation of tooling and fixtures for machining and/or assembly job;
• Participate in capital equipment justification as needed;
• Participate in the planning and implementation of preventive and corrective actions for reducing scrap, rework and down time;
• Research and suggest ideas for new technology.

Qualifications

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills are necessary in order to act as a liaison between engineering, production, marketing, purchasing, and members of the manufacturing team;
• Work as a team player;
• Pursuing a Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineer degree from an accredited school;
• Experience with Solidworks;
• Experience/knowledge of lean manufacturing principles;
• Someone entering junior or senior year preferred;
• Good mechanical aptitude;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
• Hands on mentality.