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Manufacturing Engineering - Intern

In this role, the Manufacturing Engineering Intern will be a contributor in hands-on, innovative projects to drive real productivity improvement at TA Aerospace. Through this work, the intern will have ample opportunities to learn about manufacturing and other business processes, as well as interact with all levels of the organization. Projects may be assigned, or initiated through day-to-day observations. As the internship progresses, the intern will be given further opportunities to innovate, as well as increasing autonomy. Successful interns will be considered for full-time positions upon graduation, should they be available.

Primary Responsibilities

Complete projects that demonstrate improved productivity. Concepts/tools applied may include, but not be limited to:
- Use of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma, in order to eliminate waste and increase velocity.
- Analysis of appropriate performance metrics (set-up time, downtime, output, etc.)
- Reduction of scrap and rework through the implementation of tooling, and/or process changes.
- Design of tooling and fixtures to reduce set-up and changeover time while maximizing output.
- Reduction of setup time and standard work
- Performance of time and motion studies to support baseline and improved cost
Assist in the development of work instructions for daily operation as well as for training new employees
Assist in the generation and revision of production planning.
Assist department supervision with process training.
Assist department supervision to optimize work center layouts.
Study and investigate state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies /techniques for potential application.
Assist with other manufacturing processes and special projects as assigned.

Education/Previous Experience

Currently working toward a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering
Strong people skills and ability to work well autonomously, or with team members to achieve a common goal
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Bi-lingual skills in English and Spanish preferred.
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project skills.

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