Manufacturing Intern

Edmund Optics • Tucson, AZ

16h • $16 - $18

About The Position

The Manufacturing Intern position presents the student with a hands-on opportunity to assist in the development and evaluation of new and alternative manufacturing processes.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Familiarity with basic inspection tools and measurement techniques
• Coursework or experience related to quality systems, statistics, or process improvement
• Experience with data analysis or basic statistical tools
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and quality concepts
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Computer skills; PC literacy in Excel, Word
• Good vision and manual dexterity
• US Citizenship or Permanent Residence required
• High School or College student interested in an Engineering or Physics Degree
• Occasionally lifts, carries, or moves objects up to 50 pounds; Adequate manual dexterity to perform duties; work in office and/or lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing and Engineering Support
• Assist in the implementation of Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques to establish process capability metric
• Develop working knowledge of general manufacturing processes
• Support data collection and analysis for quality metrics, trends, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Evaluate and troubleshoot optical fabrication processes
• Help review and update quality documentation such as work instructions and forms
• Help develop process procedures and work instructions where none exist
• Update existing procedures and work instructions as necessary
• Training in CAD software
• Participate in process improvement projects and risk-based problem-solving activities
• Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to support quality objectives
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and continuous improvement activities
• Communicate findings, observations, and recommendations clearly and professionally

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match up to 3%
• Daycare and Gym Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave and New Mother Benefits
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Availability of these benefits may depend on the country and employment type.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED