Continuous Improvement Intern

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work on projects with a breadth of scope including Safety, Operations, Supply Chain and Warehousing.
• Act as a problem solver to reduce variation in processes and improve quality and consistency
• Conducts research, analytical studies and testing in order to improve the plastic molding and forming processes. Implements changes or modifications to machinery, layout processes and/ or materials in order to improve quality and efficiency.
• Advises on product and process capabilities and limitations to ensure proper alignment between product design and process capabilities.
• Supports manufacturing by troubleshooting day-to-day equipment problems.
• Plans, schedules, conducts and coordinates technical drafting and design project activities from concept through completion.

Position Requirements and Skills:

• Student majoring in Engineering, preferably in Mechanical Engineering
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Demonstrates a creative and innovative approach to identifying potential solutions to complex problems
• Excellent computer skills, including strong experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Takes initiative, demonstrates follow-through and works well independently as well as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, analytical and formal presentation skills, with ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization, as well as with Customers