Summer Product Management Intern

As a product management intern you'll use your analytical skills, leadership capabilities and strategic thinking to advance product initiatives across different locomotive platforms. You will support the development of product strategy, evaluate product initiatives and work closely with cross functional partners in Engineering, Sourcing, Quality and Manufacturing.

12240

IL

La Grange

Illinois

Progress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation—driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost-effective solutions to railway customers around the globe. From the rails themselves to the EMD® locomotives that ride them, the company’s products are in operation across more than 100 countries—powering progress and connecting communities.

In 2006, Progress Rail joined Caterpillar Inc., further strengthening its ability to lead the rail industry with cutting-edge technology, unmatched expertise, and a commitment to excellence. At Progress Rail, the team is not just building the future of rail—they are making history every day.

• Support monthly reporting on product initiatives
• Maintain satisfactory academic standing in college;
• Perform work assignments to satisfaction of assigned departments;
• Obtain knowledge of facility and its operations;
• Make efficient use of time spent on work assignments;
• Work cooperatively and efficiently with other personnel;
• Perform special short-term assignments as they pertain to work area;
• Frequent contact with others outside the work group;
• Complete assignments within a department or activity which utilize the employee’s academic discipline;
• Travel as required.

• Pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in one of the following areas:
  Product Management, Strategy or Supply Chain.
• Minimum cumulative GPA 3.0/4.0 ("B" average).

• Experience driving results in a fast paced environment
• Basic PC knowledge for data entry
• Familiarity with manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills;
• Developed analytical ability;
• Minimal travel may be necessary.

• Strength – This is a traditional office setting and requires the occasional lifting of weight of 50lbs. Lifting boxes of paper;
• Motion – This is a traditional office setting and requires the use of a computer, keyboard and other equipment. Employee will be sitting the majority of the day with occasional walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling and driving;
• Vision/Hearing Requirements – Must be able to communicate with customers and coworkers and utilize all office equipment;
• Work Environment – Work is in office sitting and not exposed to extremes of heat and cold. The position may require some work on the manufacturing floor that could expose candidate to all environmental aspects;
• Emotional Demands – Employee is expected to quickly pick up tasks in a fast-paced office environment and maybe required to give presentation, speak in public and work in teams;
• Safety – This is not a safety sensitive position. The position will require the use of all site-specific PPE.

Hourly rate will be determined based on major and credit hours completed at start of internships. Transcripts will be requested.

• Competitive Salary
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA…