Intern, Process Engineering

Internships have a lasting impact on our team at New York Air Brake! The summer internship program for students in their Junior or Senior year of study provides the opportunity to make big contributions to our manufacturing facilities that help us deliver advanced freight rail braking solutions now and in the future. We value innovation, team players, and people with the passion to dig in when presented with new opportunities. This is your opportunity to make a big impact on improving the quality of how the latest generation of locomotive and freight car braking systems are manufactured. You can expect challenging work and an insider’s view into your future profession. You will work individually and as part of a project team while receiving regular feedback in preparation for a final presentation to company leaders.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Essential Functions Evaluate product improvement or cost optimization projects by conducting trials, including development of trial plans and authoring trial reports Assist with machine shutdowns and start-ups Monitor, assess, analyze, and optimize process quality and conditions Monitor, assess, and analyze process variability Provide technical support for key departments Utilize problem-solving and analytical skills to achieve department initiatives. Provide process engineering support to increase manufacturing capacity, improve safety/quality, and reduce manufacturing costs. Leverage process engineering capability to support production process continuous improvement using operational excellence tools. Support capital project work from scoping through installation under technical supervision Assist in the design and technical supervision of plant studies and contribute to the design of the final project installation. Skills and Competencies Understanding of 5S methodology and Lean manufacturing principles. Strong communication and customer service skills Excellent time management and organizational skills Education: Degree: Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology with a 3.0 or higher GPA Minimum Year: Entering Junior year Our internships are not all work. New York Air Brake, Kansas City Service Center, is located just minutes from downtown Kansas City. Enjoy world class shopping, food, and entertainment at the Power and Light District or the famed Country Club Plaza. Take in a concert at the brand new Morton Ampitheater or at any the areas venues. Sports fan? We have you covered! Cheer on the Royals, The Current, Sporting KC, or take a quick drive up to St. Joseph and watch the Chiefs practice! Kansas City offers a wide variety of outdoor and cultural activies including museums, the historic 18th and Vine Jazz District, hiking and biking trails, and so much more! Our interns begin work as early as mid May and work up until the middle of August. Expect 40 hours per week. You will participate in special events, & and outings. There is something for everyone as a summer intern at New York Air Brake! New York Air Brake LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. #J-18808-Ljbffr Knorr Bremse Group