Engineering Intern

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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Qualified candidates will be a 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 is required.
• Strong initiative, interpersonal and team skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• The ability to multi-task and work well under deadline pressure.
• Solid analytical skills.

TRAVEL

Travel will be minimal.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

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

REASONING ABILITY

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.

COMPUTER SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in the Microsoft Office suite specifically Outlook, Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint software.

OTHER SKILLS

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

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 the job, 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 moved drawings, files, parts, components, and manuals.

The employee 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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 where PPE will be required.

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