Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Location: Duryea

Hourly Wage: $18.00

DESCRIPTION/JOB SUMMARY

To assist in supporting manufacturing processes, improving production efficiency, and contributing to the development and implementation of manufacturing methods in accordance with Pride's procedures and protocols

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

• Assist engineers with improving and supporting manufacturing processes, assembly methods, and production workflows

• Assist with troubleshooting production issues and implementing corrective actions to improve quality and efficiency

• Support prototype builds, pilot runs, and transition of new products into production

• Assist in developing and maintaining Bills of Materials (BOMs) and work instructions

• Assist with process documentation, time studies, and workflow optimization initiatives

• Support continuous improvement activities including Lean Manufacturing initiatives

• Assist with fixture design, tooling improvements, and basic manufacturing support equipment

• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective/preventative action processes

• Assist with component inspection, testing, and validation activities as required

• Ensure all safety and security rules are strictly observed and any accidents, incidents, or injuries are promptly reported to management

• Focus on continuous improvement, and consistently demonstrate good business judgment

• Work effectively with all Pride departments to exceed internal and external expectations

• Pride retains the discretion to modify duties and/or assign other duties as necessary

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Must be a creative team player, friendly, professional, detail-oriented and honest

Must have the ability to:

• Multi-task, problem-solve, and prioritize in a fast-paced working environment

• Work as part of a multi-disciplined cross-functional team

• Read and comprehend work instructions

• Prepare and present summary reports

• Use hand tools and standard power tools

• Prepare and build prototypes

Must have:

• Relentless drive to achieve advancement and continuous improvement

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Power Point

• Basic mathematical and reading skills

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• No experience required

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• Pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in an Engineering related field

PREFERRED EDUCATION

• Pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering Technology preferred

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Prospective interns must:

• Be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now, or in the future

• Be at least in the equivalency of successfully completing Freshman year of college before starting the internship

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Provide approval documents from their college or university to receive college credit preferred

• Related project or internship experience in manufacturing, production processes, or process improvement preferred

• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing principles such as 5S, Kaizen, or continuous improvement initiatives preferred

• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, assembly methods, and production workflows preferred

• Familiarity with ERP or Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) preferred

• Ability to lift/push/pull 40 lbs. preferred

• Ability to provide examples of process improvement, workflow optimization, or manufacturing-related projects preferred

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions preferred

• Current or previous successful internship experience with Pride Mobility Products Corporation preferred

DETAILS

• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive

• This is a safety sensitive position

• Successful interns at Pride Mobility Products Corp. and/or Quantum Rehab will be given preference for future consideration for employment opportunities in an Engineering related role

• In exceptional circumstances, some of the physical requirements of this position may be modified or eliminated as a reasonable accommodation for a person with a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act

Pride Mobility Products®/Quantum Rehab® is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will…