Manufacturing Engineer Co-Op
About The Position
Gorbel’s mission is simple: We improve people’s lives. That mission guides everything we do, from the products and service we provide to our outside customers to the work environment we foster for our employees. We are a manufacturer of material handling and fall protection products for the production and warehouse/distribution sectors. We’re on the cutting edge of manufacturing and distribution; a thriving, growing company that is constantly seeking out new ways to innovate and elevate our products and our processes – and we’re looking for people like you to join us in that mission. We’re currently hiring for open positions in the US and Canada. We operate in Canada as Engineered Lifting Systems and Equipment (ELS)/DBA Gorbel® Canada, and subsequent communication related to Canadian positions may show the ELS name. You may be contacted by phone by recruitment personnel based in either Canada or New York.
Requirements
- Enrollment as Engineering or Engineering Technology student
- Strong organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Excellent command of Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CAD (Solidworks and/or AutoCAD) and other computer programs
- Ability to independently move about factory and lift up to 50 pounds
Responsibilities
- Work with Manufacturing Engineer to develop, evaluate and improve manufacturing methods.
- Utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts and fabrication processes, design, document and create production aids, jigs and fixtures.
- Gain knowledge of tooling and production equipment and their capabilities, then assist with maintenance, upgrades or replacement needs.
- Develop familiarity with assembly methods, lean manufacturing and quality control standards to assist with improvements in assembly areas.
- Work alongside engineering staff to capture production data, first pass yield, timing and safety results, to implement tools of continuous improvement.
- Analyze and plan work force utilization, space requirements, workflow, and designs layout of equipment for maximum efficiency.
- Develop and implement recommendations for tool redesign changes of materials, methods, etc.
- Research manufacturing trends, new technology and recommends improvements.
- Investigate manufacturing problems and recommends solutions.
- Facilitate Lean Manufacturing initiatives in all manufacturing facilities, participate in continuous improvement projects.
- Investigate and prepare requests for capital improvements.
- Review Health, Safety and Environmental.
- Perform various projects as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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