Materials & Processing Engineering Intern

Albany International Corporation•Rochester, NH

63d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsibilities: Put Safety first at all times, never compromise on safety for the obtainment of other objectives. Responsible for health and safety of themselves and coworkers. Develop composite processing concepts from proof-of-concept / prototype stage through low-rate initial production (LRIP) stage. Design and implementation of production tools/fixtures to support these composite processing concepts. Research new processing methods, materials, and/or technologies to support customer- or internally-funded R&T projects and programs. Support the design verification and validation process of new products, technologies and methods, including material and component fabrication and physical testing. Support program communication, internally and externally. Provide engineering/technical recommendations for continuous improvement of processing techniques. Qualifications/Characteristics At least 2 years towards a relevant engineering degree complete (Mechanical, Chemical, Textile, Composites, Aerospace) Proficient in the use of Microsoft software (MSWord, PowerPoint, Excel) Understand and interpret engineering drawings, with a basic understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) Experience with 3D computer-aided design (CAD) software (SolidWorks, CATIA, etc.) Hands-on engineering experience in a manufacturing environment Composite fabrication and/or tooling & fixturing experience a plus Basic understanding of materials science Knowledge of tooling, fixturing and composite processing equipment. Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing Lean tools such as 5S, Visual Factory, Value Stream Mapping (VSM) a plus Team and people skills that are required to ensure efficient execution of tasks Problem solving skills Flexible and adaptable Effective as a communicator and integrator Well organized and disciplined Able to identify problems and willing to make decisions Able to maintain proper balance in the use of their time Able to set and balance priorities Considered the "go to" person by their peers Working Conditions: Indoor production environment, duties performed indoors, adequate lighting and comfortable temperatures. Occasional exposure to moderate noise and machinery with mechanical moving parts. Physical Requirements: Occasionally positions self to move an office item >10 lbs. Frequently move about the production floor and office area to attend meetings or trainings Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 75% of the time Frequently operates a computer, enters data into systems, verifies information, etc…

Requirements

At least 2 years towards a relevant engineering degree complete (Mechanical, Chemical, Textile, Composites, Aerospace)
Proficient in the use of Microsoft software (MSWord, PowerPoint, Excel)
Understand and interpret engineering drawings, with a basic understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
Experience with 3D computer-aided design (CAD) software (SolidWorks, CATIA, etc.)
Hands-on engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
Basic understanding of materials science
Knowledge of tooling, fixturing and composite processing equipment.
Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing
Team and people skills that are required to ensure efficient execution of tasks
Problem solving skills
Flexible and adaptable
Effective as a communicator and integrator
Well organized and disciplined
Able to identify problems and willing to make decisions
Able to maintain proper balance in the use of their time
Able to set and balance priorities
Considered the "go to" person by their peers

Nice To Haves

Composite fabrication and/or tooling & fixturing experience a plus
Lean tools such as 5S, Visual Factory, Value Stream Mapping (VSM) a plus

Responsibilities

Put Safety first at all times, never compromise on safety for the obtainment of other objectives. Responsible for health and safety of themselves and coworkers.
Develop composite processing concepts from proof-of-concept / prototype stage through low-rate initial production (LRIP) stage.
Design and implementation of production tools/fixtures to support these composite processing concepts.
Research new processing methods, materials, and/or technologies to support customer- or internally-funded R&T projects and programs.
Support the design verification and validation process of new products, technologies and methods, including material and component fabrication and physical testing.
Support program communication, internally and externally.
Provide engineering/technical recommendations for continuous improvement of processing techniques.

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