Intern - Manufacturing Engineering

Intern - Manufacturing Engineering Composed of Chromalox, Durex Industries, Vulcanic, and Thermocoax businesses, Electrical Thermal Solutions (ETS), part of Spirax Group, creates electrical process heating and temperature management solutions, including industrial heaters and systems, heat tracing, and a range of component technologies. At Chromalox, we build advanced thermal technologies for the world’s most challenging industrial heating applications. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, we got our start with an innovative solution 100 years ago when a self-taught engineer invented the first metal-sheathed resistance heating element. It was this then-advanced thermal technology that launched an entire industry. We excel in industries that have high expectations. We are acknowledged as experts at delivering solutions that exceed specifications, limit risk, and reduce operating costs. The Role: Under the supervision of the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, works with Manufacturing Engineers to determine the most effective methods to increase productivity and maximize efficiency by eliminating wastefulness in production processes. Devise efficient systems that integrate workers, machines, materials and information in the manufacture of products. Depending on job performance and company needs, this could turn into a full-time position at time of graduation. Your Responsibilities: Works to improve and manage manufacturing processes; develops the most efficient ways to utilize employees, machinery and other assets to improve operations within the facility. Designs and implements new processes and/or tooling required for new products, parts or components to include research and purchasing decisions and the assessment of required staffing and training. Able to perform operational studies of existing operations to determine items such as productivity standards, productivity improvement, operational needs analysis, time studies, and operation changes. Works with manufacturing, engineering and quality to ensure process controls are in place for new and existing equipment and processes including TPM, PM and safe operation compliance. Designs and implements improvements for the use of machines or specialized tooling, worker training, staffing and scheduling changes. Develops training material and conducts training on process control activities; recommends revisions and updates to standard operating procedures and work instructions as needed. Trains and directs workers engaged in measuring, testing, and tabulating data concerning process performance and control. Devises sampling procedures and designs and develops forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting process output; develops test plans and evaluates production and testing equipment. Studies material flow and operations sequence, maps process and conducts studies to maximize workflow and spatial utilization; monitors and works to improve efficiency and safe operations to meet quality and throughput needs of the customer. Manages key improvement projects across all functional areas of the organization; develops VSMs and schedules Kaizen events and ensures completion to schedule. Applies Lean Manufacturing methodology for process improvement initiatives; provides periodic reports on cost savings and process improvements. Supports improvement initiatives for environmental and safety compliance programs. Will help design prototypes or modifications to existing product or equipment. Support of company, department, and/or safety policies, procedures, programs and activities. Maintenance of a clean and orderly work area. Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering or Engineering student with three plus years completed coursework towards major with three years relevant experience and/or training. Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software. AutoCAD and Inventor experience with Solid Modeling and 3D design experience preferred. Familiar with manufacturing processes such as heavy equipment manufacturing, welding technology, control panel, materials technology, manufacturing methods technology preferred. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. At Chromalox, we are not just an employer but a champion of equal opportunities and inclusivity. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that adheres to the highest hiring standards and is free from discrimination and harassment. Chromalox is an equal opportunity employer; our commitment extends to all aspects of employment, ensuring that no individual is mistreated or discriminated against based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr