Summer Internship - Engineering (Onsite / Winona, MN)

Acuity Inc.•Winona, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives. We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals. Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com. Program OverviewAre you a driven and talented individual looking for the place to do your best work while developing into an impactful leader? Look no further than the Acuity Brands Internship Program! The Acuity Brands Internship Program is a 10–12-week experience (May – August, 40 hours/week) designed to develop high-potential candidates into marketing leaders through hands-on experiences that connect interns’ strengths and interests with the needs of the business. In addition to making an impact through your participation in key projects and transformative processes, you will have an opportunity to mentor and network with leaders throughout Acuity Brands. It is preferred for interns to only have one or two semesters left in their degree program, so they can be considered for our Leadership Program immediately following the completion of the internship. Our Leadership Program is a full-time, entry level rotational program that allows recent graduates to explore different areas within a functional area. These experiences allow young talent to grow their skill set and network within the company while figuring out what they are passionate about early on in their careers. Work Flexibility - Onsite in Winona, MN

Requirements

Some College
Relevant internship or project experience
A minimum GPA of 3.0
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proven problem-solving capabilities.
Strong time management and prioritization skills
Experience leading teams or organizations

Nice To Haves

Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Implement Lean manufacturing tools in assembly cells to improve productivity.
5S cells - Establish 2bin system, label each bin and bin location, tool locations etc.
5S - Create shadow foam boards for tools.
Upgrade cell Layouts to improve POU, create one piece flow and reduce wastes.
Conduct time studies to create/update SW documentation, CTQ’s.
Integrate traceability system capabilities to the Smart EOL (end of line) testers.
Space consolidation projects to optimize production space and increase production floor footprint for projected future business.
Participate in Kaizen Events
Work with Manufacturing Engineers and provide support on productivity improvement projects.
Training on PDS process and Support New Product Introductions.
Work with Manufacturing Engineers to create capacity plan in each area.
Projects on OOB (out of box) quality claims reduction:
Collect the data from dashboard and analyze it.
Work with Manufacturing Engineers to create impactful action plans (RCCM) to address OOB quality claims.
Measure and Analyze Internal Quality Issues.