Engineering Intern

Overview

Play Core helps build stronger communities throughout the world by advancing play and recreation through research, education, and partnerships. Our company infuses this learning into its complete family of brands. Play Core expresses a strong dedication to its mission and values by developing play and recreation products and programs to meet the unique needs of each community we serve.

The Manufacturing Engineer Intern supports the Company Mission and Values by providing industrial and manufacturing support through the application of methods analysis and work measurement time studies, under moderate supervision.

• Junior or senior working towards a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Industrial Management with an accredited engineering school.
• Basic knowledge of Lean principles.
• Strong initiative, interpersonal and team skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to multi-task and work well under deadline pressure.
• Solid analytical skills.

Travel will be minimal.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as technical specifications, professional journals, and blueprints. Must have the ability to write routine reports and documentations, and be able to speak effectively within the organization.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. To be successful one must have the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite specifically Outlook, Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint software.

Professional e‑mail, written and oral communication is required.

The employee will frequently sit; use hands to finger handle or touch objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach above shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move drawings, files, parts, components, and manuals, and will occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in the office setting. The manufacturing environment will be noisy, climate is less controlled, and PPE will be required.