Opex Intern

Mueller Water Products•Cleveland, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Mueller Water Products is seeking candidates for its Operational Excellence Internship Program. Interns will study manufacturing and assembly-line processes, identify improvement opportunities, document and revise manufacturing procedures, analyze data, and work with process engineers and shop-floor team leaders. Interns will have an opportunity to present their projects and significant accomplishments to facility leadership. The position is paid at $20 per hour. The posting describes the ideal intern as working part time during the semester, with the possibility of continuing part time for additional semesters, and being available to work 10–15 hours per week from the facility.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering.
Be on track to graduate with a degree within the next 1 to 2 years.
Be available to work 10–15 hours per week from the facility.
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Be able to work independently and take direction from others.
Be able to lift 25 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Strong computer skills, particularly with MS Office.
Lean or Toyota Production Systems training.
Coursework in CAD/drafting and/or programming.

Responsibilities

Study assembly-line processes and identify opportunities to improve throughput, balance work lines, and standardize processes.
Document processes using process-flow mapping, standard work, and visual-management techniques.
Revise documentation used in manufacturing processes.
Assist shop-floor team leaders on a daily basis.
Analyze data to facilitate improvements.
Work with process engineers to identify and develop the processes and equipment needed to produce specific products, parts, and components.
Present projects and significant accomplishments to facility leadership.