Engineering Intern

Summary

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, providing a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals. The Engineering Intern will work on continuous improvement projects focusing on standardized work implementation and process documentation using lean principles.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with manufacturing teams onsite to complete various program objectives
• Team up with program management to respond to customer requirements
• Learn the basic functions of FNG Program Lifecycle Management (PLM) software. Assist with clerical items and documentation for Advanced Product Development
• Work with management to establish long term summer project and report out upon completion of internship
• Building and packaging of pilot builds
• Assist in the preparation of assembly build instructions
• Performing gage R&R studies
• Participating in dimensional capability studies
• Tracking and accounting for inbound pilot and early production materials
• Work with respective engineer to advance his/her skill sets in preparation for schooling development
• Evaluates manufacturing processes, designs new systems and processes for the introduction of new products or for the improvement of existing ones
• Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors
• Participates actively and effectively in continuous improvement plans related to position responsibilities
• Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout
• The Engineering Intern will participate in projects focusing primarily on material consumption and movement, work area optimization, and waste reduction. These projects will require the Engineering Intern to:
• Monitor and develop productivity standards for functional areas based on work measurement
• Identify exceptions, formulate recommendations, and implement process improvements and perform operational observation and process documentation

Skills

• Must be a major in area of studies such as Mechanical/Industrial engineering
• Ability to use MS Office, AutoCAD & other analytical and planning tools
• Possesses strong analytic and statistic skills
• Has ability to work independently
• Read drawings, and engineering instructions
• Apply knowledge of engineering science and technology
• Identify problems, develop and evaluate options to implement solutions
• Work with manufacturers or field representatives as necessary
• Listens effectively to manufacturing personnel to assess problems and solutions
• Participate in department training programs
• Maintain up-to-date engineering knowledge and stay current with industry trends and best practices
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Effective statistical analysis skills
• Effective research and communication skills
• Effective with written and oral communications
• Must have a valid drivers license. This role requires to travel within 50-mile radius

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Must be a major in area of studies such as Mechanical/Industrial engineering
• Ability to use MS Office, AutoCAD & other analytical and planning tools
• Possesses strong analytic and statistic skills
• Has ability to work independently
• Read drawings, and engineering instructions
• Apply knowledge of engineering science and technology
• Identify problems, develop and evaluate options to implement solutions
• Work with manufacturers or field representatives as necessary
• Listens effectively to manufacturing personnel to assess problems and solutions
• Participate in department training programs
• Maintain up-to-date engineering knowledge and stay current with industry trends and best practices
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Effective statistical analysis skills
• Effective research and communication skills
• Effective with written and oral communications
• Must have a valid drivers license. This role requires to travel within 50-mile radius

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time