Operations Engineering Intern

Wawa, Inc.•Media, PA

68d•$18

About The Position

The Operations Engineering Intern uses an engineering approach to help drive improvements which reduce complexity, lower operating costs, improve labor productivity, maximize throughput capacity, and enhance customer speed of service.

Requirements

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Positive attitude with a focus on Customer Service
Highly observant of operating techniques, situations, and conditions
Must be able to travel locally 25% of the time
Must be able to occasionally move and lift up to 25lbs
Perform the following physical behaviors frequently throughout their shift: standing, walking
Perform the following physical behaviors occasionally during their shift: bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, kneeling, pushing, reaching below the waist, reaching horizontally, reaching above the shoulder, grasping firmly and pushing buttons
Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree with a concentration or major in industrial (preferred), mechanical, chemical, civil, or electrical engineering.
Proficient with Microsoft Excel.
Understanding of process design and time study methodologies

Nice To Haves

Store experience preferred.
Experience with simulation software, AutoCAD, and/or 3D Modeling (SketchUp, Revit, SolidWorks, CREO, NX) preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist on strategic Operations Engineering projects to develop operating processes that will improve productivity, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
Assist in the evaluation of potential store equipment and supplies which are targeted for new initiatives or are required to improve current store performance.
Work closely with Strategic Sourcing and equipment manufacturers to: maximize life cycle of equipment, deliver great product quality, assure energy efficiency in design, provide a great customer experience, and recommend a final design
Assist Project Leaders with application of 3D Design Modeling to enhance store operating systems, work cell layouts, and equipment.
Support day-to-day responsibilities within the Innovation & Design Center for flow of equipment and supplies while assisting mock-up of conceptual designs and execution of live process trials.
Develop proper time study methodology and complete studies which analyze the impact of labor, efficiency, and capacity.
Support Product Development with testing of new products by defining proper cooking methods to meet product quality standards. Conduct portioning testing as required.
Assist with the design of backroom systems to maximize storage needs for stores.
Report out results to cross-functional teams through utilization of engineering analysis or technical presentations.
Travel to stores to study processes, support roll-out of key programs, and drive change.