Co-op - Facilities Industrial Engineer Summer

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The role of the Industrial Engineer intern is to apply advanced problem-solving techniques and lean principles to develop and optimize the manufacturing system to maximize throughput, increase efficiency and value. The Industrial Engineer intern will be involved in Factory Layout Planning, Material Flow, Simulation and Process Modeling, Pareto Analysis, Process Mapping, Facility Management Processes, and Data Power BI KPI reporting. This position will be reporting directly to Head of Facility Management.

• Support factory layout design optimization and implementation of layout planning standard operating procedures
• Manage a proper priority project list to detect anything that could impact new projects or completion target dates
• Perform manufacturing floor layout audits to define constraints and opportunities on material flow and line output capabilities
• Manage project priorities using analytical tools
• Cooperate with cross-functional engineering and production teams to fulfill project objectives
• Able to hold/lead meetings with different areas of operation to communicate the information relevant to the projects at hand
• Work with facilities engineers to define and implement proper equipment utility requirements for new equipment or production lines
• Lead and participate in Facility Management meetings
• Identify and participate in Safety and Ergonomic improvements
• Apply Six Sigma and Lean Principles to include the use of value stream maps, line balancing, and error proofing
• Maintain office/workspace 5S best practice standards
• Support the development of a carbon neutral and sustainable energy operation plan
• Create accurate project scopes of work, timelines, and regular reporting
• Maintain standard work/project documentation in a shared file database

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field
• Maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher per semester
• Intermediate knowledge of LEAN practices
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, analytical, written and verbal communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to develop and evaluate standards and procedures
• AutoCAD experience preferred
• Microsoft Office experience preferred
• Microsoft Power BI, Automate, and related software preferred
• Quick learner who easily adapts to different situations
• Time management skills preferred
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship by the company
• Working schedule: M-F flexible hours between 7am-6pm and 25 minimum total working hours per week

• Internship

• Part-time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Manufacturing