Intern - Manufacturing Industrial Engineer

Job Summary

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.

Essential Functions:

• Assist in timely and appropriate estimations of manufacturing variables (tooling, BOM's, routings, etc.) for product costing.
• Assist in the review and analyze causes of manufacturing cost variances from standard cost.
• Assist in Identifying and implementing opportunities to minimize variances from standard cost as well as ways to improve standard costs.
• Assist in manufacturing improvement processes.

Other Functions:

• Assist in developing standard work, instructions, and procedures, and assist training staff.
• 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 to support the recommendation.  Implement recommendations through process changes and/or project teams.
• Ability to work in a team environment communicates effectively with all functional areas of the business, and facilitates a collaborative environment for problem-solving.
• Participate in product development and new product launch teams.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a degree program in Engineering required.
• LEAN experience either through education and/or professional experience is preferred.
• Computer literate, a strong understanding of MS Excel.  Experience with databases is a plus.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• The ability to wear PPE in the required areas is a condition of employment.
• Must have valid driver's license, with an acceptable driving record, along with adequate insurance
• Must have valid driver's license, with an acceptable driving record, along with adequate insurance