Manufacturing Engineer Intern

Vanderlande • White, GA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Location: White, Georgia Reports to: Engineering Manager Job Summary: The Manufacturing Engineering Intern will develop and improve manufacturing methods. Essential Functions (Job Duties and Responsibilities): Apply lean and continuous improvement methodology to eliminate waste in manufacturing processes, tool & spare parts inventory, Design, build, test, and iterate rapid equipment prototypes to support robust fabrication and assembly processes Procure third party tools and equipment to simplify or enhance manufacturing operations Create and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) Train manufacturing teams on new procedures and equipment Investigate and analyze manufacturing problems to determine root cause(s) and implement corrective actions Perform engineering activities in compliance with established company and manufacturing standards, engineering principles, customer requirements, and related specifications Required Education and Experience: Some college: pursuing degree (BA/BS) in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or similar Knowledge-Skills-Abilities (Competencies): Strong mechanical, electrical, and technical troubleshooting skills Knowledge of machines and tools Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and standards involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications Exposure to Lean principles, Kaizen, and waste reduction techniques Good communication and team collaboration skills Professional and courteous in all verbal and written communications with co-workers, vendors, supervisors, and customers Proficient in MS Office package Supervisory Responsibility: This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Work Environment and Physical Demands: The employee will be working in a warehouse/manufacturing environment. The work environment and physical requirements described below are representative of those the employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Employee will regularly be required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds Employee will regularly be required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, balance, and/or climb Employee will regularly be required to use hands and fingers, and handle objects Employee will regularly be required to sit and reach with hands and arms Employee will regularly be required to do repetitive tasks with few breaks Employee will sometimes be exposed to extreme temperatures; cold temperatures below 40 degrees and hot temperatures over 80 degrees. Proper clothing will be required for all weather types Employee will regularly be required to wear proper PPE (i.e., safety glasses, gloves, etc.), as applicable Employee will regularly be required to perform tasks that require close vision and depth perception Employee will regularly be required to talk and hear Employee may be exposed to noise levels above 70 decibels (requiring proper PPE) Employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles (requiring proper PPE) Employee will regularly work near moving mechanical parts The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Other Responsibilities: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Aspire. Grow. Achieve. Together Are you looking to develop your career and satisfy your ambitions at a company where you can aspire to new heights, enjoy personal growth and thrive on achievement? At Vanderlande, we seek passionate and ambitious people capable of making a positive impact on our key customer projects while developing a successful and prosperous career in a challenging and rewarding international environment. We are the global market leader for future-proof logistic process automation at airports – from London Heathrow to Singapore Changi – and in the parcel market for leading players such as UPS and FedEx. Furthermore, we are also a leading supplier of solutions for warehousing giants, including Walmart, which seamlessly integrate innovative systems, intelligent software, and life-cycle services. If you aspire to a position of responsibility and want to make a difference by facilitating the delivery of what matters most to consumers, passengers, and businesses, the next step on your path to global opportunities is to join Vanderlande. As part of our network and unique culture of freedom and flexibility, you will be able to express yourself and become connected to our dedicated people, building strong relationships and rising to the challenge of industry-leading projects. You will grow, take ownership and make every day better as you continue on the road to success with your spirit of adventure – and fulfill your ambitions for personal development through our Academy. Vanderlande will give you the necessary knowledge, tools, and support so that together we have the confidence and ability to exceed our customers’ expectations in over 100 countries. To achieve our collective goals, you will seize the initiative and have a hands-on role working in a positive environment to deliver tangible, state-of-the-art products and improve the competitiveness of our highly visible customers. As an integral part of our team, you will have the enthusiasm and be driven to reach our destination before your next journey with Vanderlande begins… So, if you would like to join a profitable and growing company that will enable you to reach your goals and focus on your future, please get in touch with us.

Requirements

• Some college: pursuing degree (BA/BS) in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or similar
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and technical troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of machines and tools
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and standards involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications
• Exposure to Lean principles, Kaizen, and waste reduction techniques
• Good communication and team collaboration skills
• Professional and courteous in all verbal and written communications with co-workers, vendors, supervisors, and customers
• Proficient in MS Office package

Responsibilities

• Apply lean and continuous improvement methodology to eliminate waste in manufacturing processes, tool & spare parts inventory
• Design, build, test, and iterate rapid equipment prototypes to support robust fabrication and assembly processes
• Procure third party tools and equipment to simplify or enhance manufacturing operations
• Create and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Train manufacturing teams on new procedures and equipment
• Investigate and analyze manufacturing problems to determine root cause(s) and implement corrective actions
• Perform engineering activities in compliance with established company and manufacturing standards, engineering principles, customer requirements, and related specifications

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed