Manufacturing Engineer Intern

*This is an onsite South Milwaukee, WI internship opportunity.*

Summary

Under the supervision of the Manufacturing Engineer Lead and/or the VP of Operations, the Manufacturing Engineer Intern will support the designing, analyzing, processing, and implementation of solutions to develop efficient ways in the manufacturing process, that will result in high-quality products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Provides administrative support to different projects within the Operations Department.
• Support in the development of new processes, methods, and production controls
• Assist in key engineering projects.
• Assist in anticipated facility renovations.
• Help design tools and fixtures used to manufacture products
• Prepares operations manuals for new or existing equipment
• Participates in the initial phases of new products lines to assist in the design for cost-effective manufacturing
• Help maintain consistency for all Safety efforts throughout the Company and communicate with plant supervision any deviations of safety procedures
• Process all necessary documentation and maintain records of studies and recommendations for improvements
• Perform other duties as requested by Manufacturing lead, VP of operations, or other leaders. 

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

• Currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited U.S. college or university
• Currently a sophomore or later status

General Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office required. Excellent Excel skills are a plus
• Excellent communication & organizational skills
• High attention to detail
• Self-motivated
• Time management skills: Ability to prioritize, organize, and perform multiple tasks
• Able to work well within a team, as well as work independently on projects
• Available to work full-time in the summer 

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or time study data. Ability to write reports and standard documentation. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and other employees of the organization. 

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. 

Reasoning Ability

Ability to collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. 

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. Eye protection, ear protection, and safety toed shoes are required. Protective equipment may vary depending upon projects.