Manufacturing Engineering Intern​/Co-op

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Temporary Full Time Non Exempt Off Cedar Rapids, IA, US

The Manufacturing Engineering Intern/Co-op
position will support the Manufacturing Engineering Team through various projects and daily tasks.

This opportunity is ideal for students seeking a co-op experience. We are looking for candidates who can work part-time or full-time during the fall semester and full-time during the summer, or full-time during the summer and part-time or full-time during the spring semester.

Key Responsibilities

RESULTS | 50%

Critical

• Design manufacturing aids such as weld fixtures, assembly fixtures, and material handling devices.
• Update Engineering Designs and Drawings to improve product manufacturability.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement projects that improve Safety, Quality or Efficiency.
• Perform inspections on production parts and fixtures to determine root cause of issues and validate design tolerances.
• Gather data for problem solving and new process development projects.

Productivity / Job Knowledge

• Utilize technical skills/knowledge to improve the production capabilities of the manufacturing facility.
• Test and evaluate products, or processes and implement changes to improve performance and reliability.
• Work with cross-functional team members, providing engineering support to resolve technical problems.
• Analyze technical problems related to the development of new or existing products or processes and recommend solutions.
• Develops, prepares and/or reviews engineering plans and designs for the manufacturing facility that pertains to plant layout and/or equipment improvements.
• Develops, prepares and reviews reports and studies to identify and recommend engineering solutions.
• Performs engineering inspections of systems operations and of structures and facilities during construction.
• Demonstrates a good attendance record; is aware of the impact that missing work will have on the customer as well as co-workers.
• Completes goals/projects on time or ahead of schedule.
• Responds to work assignments and requests by being cooperative and available.
• Follows through and meets commitments.
• Available as a resource to subordinates and/or peers.

Safety

• Follows safety procedures, protocols, policies, and adheres to all SAFESTART concepts, and acts when others are not holding themselves accountable.

CORE VALUES | 50%

Act Like an Owner.

• Leads by example and takes ownership in everything you do and or say.
• If you see something, say something and follow through until it's right.
• Treats others with respect and kindness.
• Isn’t complacent. Seizes opportunities to learn by participating in activities to increase understanding.

Create Change. Start With Yourself.

• Asks "why", is open-minded, and challenges the status quo.
• Leads and supports changes for the sake of improvement.

Seek New Perspectives.

• Seeks new perspectives from all available sources to challenge your own, and brings them into your decision making process.
• Involves all stakeholders in making decisions. Is open to input from all sources.
• Considers long and short-term outcomes when making decisions.
• Is fearless.
• Readily admits mistakes.

Requirements

Qualifications and Essential

Skills:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical engineering or related field, required.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret manufacturing and engineering documents.
• Formalized training or experience in "design for manufacturing" preferred.
• Formalized training or experience in 3D modeling and drafting (Solidworks Preferred)
• Must be team oriented and possess strong analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel).
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes required, including fabrication, weld and assembly.
• Must be results oriented, energetic, proactive, and a team player.
• Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate to all levels within an organization.
• Ability to effectively decompose a costing to identify the root cause(s) of costs and to present information succinctly for discussion with senior management.
• When working with less than perfect information, the ability to make appropriate assumptions and backup the assumptions with data.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the…