Quality Intern

ELECTRIC MACHINERY COMPANY LLC • Minneapolis, MN

4h • $21 - $23

About The Position

Electric Machinery Company, a division of WEG Electric Corp., is seeking a Quality Intern for its Quality and Continuous Improvement Department in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The intern will assist with and support Quality and Continuous Improvement initiatives while gaining hands-on experience analyzing and improving manufacturing processes and quality systems. Projects may include workplace organization, bottleneck analysis, Kaizen, process mapping, and continuous-flow and layout improvements. The intern will identify and present a final project at the end of the internship that illustrates their contribution to Electric Machinery Company.

Requirements

• Cumulative overall GPA greater than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Currently a full-time student pursuing a BS degree at junior status or higher, or an MS degree, in Industrial or Quality Engineering/Management at an accredited college or university.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Experience with CAD software for creating 2D layouts or 3D drawings, such as AutoCAD, Creo, or SolidWorks.
• Energetic, enthusiastic self-starter able to organize and pursue broad objectives under a mentor’s guidance and manage multiple, changing priorities.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong people skills and ability to engage with shop floor and office personnel.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Resourcefulness and innovation in finding solutions to ambiguous problems.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework in Total Quality Management, Lean Manufacturing/Enterprise, Value Stream Mapping, Manufacturing Flow Analysis & Layout, and Operations Planning and Control.
• Power BI experience.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Lean Continuous Improvement Program Manager, Quality Department, and manufacturing leaders to identify and address process inefficiencies, improve productivity, and decrease non-value-added activity.
• Engage directly with shop floor employees to identify problems, gaps, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Participate in Kaizen events and lead small projects with key participants to develop and implement solutions.
• Perform other related activities as required by the Quality and Continuous Improvement Manager and/or Lean Continuous Improvement Program Manager.
• Identify and present a final project demonstrating the value contributed during the internship.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern