Foam Process Engineering Intern
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About The Position
As a Process Engineering Intern, you will work closely with the engineering team to support manufacturing operations and continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in: Mechanical Engineering Chemical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Industrial Engineering Materials Engineering or a related engineering discipline
- Junior, Senior, or recent graduate preferred
- 3.0 GPA or higher preferred
- Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering fundamentals
- Proficiency in Excel (formulas, pivot tables, data analysis)
- Curious and eager to learn in a hands-on manufacturing environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to communicate technical information clearly
- Organized and capable of managing multiple projects
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to statistics or Design of Experiments concepts preferred
- Exposure to Lean manufacturing principles is a plus
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 or automotive quality systems is beneficial
Responsibilities
- Assist process engineers in evaluating composite foam production methods, equipment performance, and material flow
- Conduct time studies and collect production data to support labor standards and capacity analysis
- Support troubleshooting of process variation impacting yield, scrap, cycle time, and quality
- Observe and document process parameters, work instructions, and standard operating procedures
- Review engineering drawings and validate Bill of Material data within ERP systems
- Assist with Design of Experiments (DOE) to evaluate materials and process parameters
- Analyze production data to identify efficiency improvements and waste reduction opportunities
- Participate in Lean manufacturing initiatives such as Gemba walks, 5S, and improvement projects
- Support updates to process flow diagrams, plant layouts, and engineering documentation
- Assist with data collection related to PFMEA reviews and control plan updates
- Prepare presentations summarizing project findings and improvement recommendations
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
