Intern

LED FastStart•Holden, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ferrara/KME are premiere manufacturers of fire trucks and emergency response vehicles offering a full line of pumpers, aerials, industrial, wildland, and rescue apparatus. Working hands-on with both municipal and industrial fire departments, the Ferrara/KME team thrives on diagnosing departments' current apparatus limitations and response needs to custom design the perfect fire apparatus solution that will stand the test of time. Ferrara/KME is part of Terex Corporation, a global designer and manufacturer of specialized vehicles and equipment, including fire and emergency vehicles, waste and recycling equipment, RV's, and machinery supporting construction, utilities, and infrastructure. With operations across the U.S. and globally, we are committed to safety, innovation, and quality while building products our customers depend on every day. Assists in design, development, and implementation of technical products and systems. Performs simple and routine engineering design tasks with standard techniques. Assists engineers in the preparation of plans, designs, computation methods and reports. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed.

Requirements

Knowledge of manufacturing industry and vocational standards.
CAD and CAE software experience.
Experience with problem solving techniques (5 why & root cause analysis).
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work directly with hourly production employees and leadership concerning manufacturing initiatives and progress updates.
Strong work ethic, highly motivated, organized, and self-disciplined.
Versatile, flexible, and willing to work with changing priorities.
Self-motivated with the ability to stay on task.
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute concurrent assignments in a high-pressure environment.
Strong and consistent attention to detail.
Creative and innovative team player.
Ability to use sound judgment and make timely decisions.
Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.
Solid PC skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, Teams, and Outlook.
Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and layout and other written or verbal instructions.
Capable of effectively presenting information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees in the organization.

Responsibilities

Assist with designing and developing a variety of minimum complexity products and/or components; assist with creating and reviewing material part specifications and bills of materials.
Use CAD (Computer Aided Design) or CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) software to develop the structural design of various products, model new designs, and produce detailed engineering drawings.
Verify designs through use of calculations and other analytical techniques and tools.
Understand manufacturing processes with emphasis on metal fabrication and assemblies. Apply DFM methodologies to deliver robust engineering packages emphasizing productivity in the manufacturing process.
Fulfill customer requirements (i.e., shop orders) considering design rules and all applicable interface points.
Define test requirements and interpret test results to validate designs.
Identify problems, root causes and be able to define & execute resolutions.
Understand and use lean principles as they apply to manufacturing and business processes.
Execute engineering changes through established processes and documentation.
Commit to excellence and high standards.