Manufacturing Engineer Intern
About The Position
Schafer Industries is currently seeking an Engineering Intern for its Schafer Gear Works operation in Roscoe, IL. Schafer Industries is a premier supplier of off-highway axles and differentiated precision gearing solutions. Established in 1934, Schafer Industries has locations in South Bend, IN, Roscoe, IL, Fredericktown, OH and Blacklick, OH. Schafer Industries is one of the few manufacturers of integrated axle solutions in the off-highway electric vehicle market. Schafer serves customers in a variety of end markets including off-highway vehicles, recreational vehicles, aerospace, defense, oil & gas, material handling, powertrain, electric mobility, heavy duty trucking, agriculture, and construction. Our mission is to leverage world class capabilities to deliver superior products and services to maximize the value for our customers, employees, shareholders, and communities.
Requirements
- Pursuing a degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent required.
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
- Well-developed skills in multi-tasking and prioritizing.
- Experience with Microsoft Office and excel programs
- United States (Required) work authorization
Responsibilities
- Perform Time Studies on the shop floor on cost sensitive and long running parts.
- Lead organization effort for Schafer’s ERP system, Visual.
- Assist in cleaning up Schafer’s file directory, organizing and eliminating folders and files as the team sees fit.
- Assist in initial stages of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) implementation.
- Participate in a takeoff lean event to launch said APQP.
- Work with Engineering department to understand manufacturing routings, cost estimates, tooling purchasing.
- Gain an overall understanding of each machining department such as Lathe, Mills, Grinding, Gear Grinding, Hob, and Debur.
- Channeling problems and/or complaints to appropriate person for resolution.
- Supporting all Schafer policies and procedures.
- Reporting to Supervisor when assignments cannot be completed.
- Maintaining 5S program in the individual area.
- Adopting the company’s Lean Culture.
- Performing other job-related duties as required or assigned.
- Passing along vital information to the Supervisor for effectiveness of the system.
Benefits
- 401(k) match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Training programs
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
