DIVISION ENGINEER INTERN

KENT WORLDWIDE; Washington (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

KENT WORLDWIDE in Washington, IN invites applications for a Division Engineer Intern to support the Operations division of Grain Processing Corporation (GPC), a member of the KENT WORLDWIDE family. The intern will provide technical and engineering assistance across projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and offers exposure to capital projects, process optimization, and collaboration with multiple departments.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical, Agricultural or Mechanical Engineering required.
• Other engineering disciplines may be considered.
• Internship or co-op experience in operations or manufacturing environment strongly desired.
• Strong verbal and technical writing skills.
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Initiate process/equipment modifications to improve safety, energy use, environment, or profitability.
• Manage capital and expense projects from concept to production with budgeting and purchasing.
• Develop maintenance/training documentation and perform equipment qualification and initial training of production personnel.
• Collaborate with Division Superintendent and other departments on changes or new installations in the division.
• Coordinate project plans, timelines, cost estimates, and training for process improvements.

Skills

Verbal communication

Technical writing

Time management

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical, Agricultural or Mechanical Engineering (pursuing)

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

At KENT WORLDWIDE™ we’re driven by a passion for turning ideas into real-world impact. Grain Processing Corporation (GPC) a member of the KENT WORLDWIDE family of companies, has a fantastic opportunity to join our team as a Division Engineer Intern. The Division Engineer Intern will provide technical and engineering assistance to the Operations division of GPC.

• This position is designed and intended to be performed in Washington, IN.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Initiate innovations with respect to process and equipment modifications or changes, which improve operating conditions, safety, energy conservation, environmental concerns, and/or profitability
• Manage capital and expense projects from conception to production, including preparation of financial justification, specifying, purchasing, as well as tracking all spending related to the project
• Develop maintenance and operator training documentation, conduct equipment qualification and initial training of production personnel, and make provisions for repair parts stocking levels.
• Work with the Division Superintendent to represent the interests of the Production Department in discussions with the Engineering, Process Development, and Research Departments on changes or new installations in the division
• Project management tasks such as: purchasing of materials and supplies, equipment installation, budget tracking, employee training, and startup of projects
• Monitor process equipment downtime records to identify troublesome equipment and provide recommendations for improvements
• Calculate material balances when processes change or when directed by Division Superintendent
• Responsible for concept, design, estimating, proposal submittal purchasing, installation, start-up, commissioning, documentation, training, and closure of capital projects
• Develop project plans, timelines, cost estimates for process improvements to meet the overall manufacturing and operations objectives
• Work directly with operations in troubleshooting and resolving process issues

EDUCATION:

• Pursuing a Bachelors degree in Chemical, Electrical, Agricultural or Mechanical Engineering required. Other engineering disciplines may be considered.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience in a corn wet milling or similar industrial process is desired
• Internship or co-op experience in an operations or manufacturing environment strongly desired
• Strong verbal and technical writing skills
• Advanced skill level in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications is strongly desired
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize workload

TRAVEL:

• Limited travel (up to 10%) may be required for training or to support business needs.

Other

• Regular and timely attendance is required.