US Synthetic - Student Engineer - Part Time

US Synthetic•Orem, UT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

US Synthetic has an immediate opening for a Process Student Engineer located in Orem, UT. The Student Engineer will assist the Process Engineer with all aspects of the assigned process and related machinery. This role includes solving problems and applying Lean methods to drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Acceptance into a bachelor’s engineering program

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to apply engineering concepts learned in school
Ability to teach and explain methods, standards, and procedures to others (Job Instruction)
Comfortable speaking in front of groups
Team-oriented attitude
Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, JMP, Creo, etc.)
Some database knowledge (SQL, statistics)

Responsibilities

Assist Engineers and Specialists with all aspects of assigned processes and related machines
Troubleshoot process and equipment issues
Support production operators with machine malfunctions and assist maintenance when needed
Help improve product quality on the production floor
Lead or support PDCAs for the process
Learn and apply Six Sigma principles
Create, audit, and maintain Standard Work documents used for operator training, including Critical Knowledge documents and Job Breakdown Sheets
Facilitate and train others during process-related meetings
Run process-improvement experiments using tools such as SPC, Six Sigma methods, DOE, material analysis, and 3-D modeling (Creo or similar)
Quantify properties and improve understanding of PDC (polycrystalline diamond compact) inserts or related support processes