Engineering Intern/Buckeye, AZ

Rehrig Pacific Company; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Rehrig Pacific Company in Buckeye, AZ is seeking a Plant Engineering Intern to help identify and implement improvements in equipment, processes, and automation. You will analyze data, support maintenance activities, and collaborate with plant resources to drive cost reductions and reliability.

The role emphasizes safe, stable manufacturing and the application of lean principles. Ideal candidates are pursuing an engineering BS with project experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS degree in engineering with hands-on project experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in Lean manufacturing and/or Six Sigma is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support engineering work to improve plant processes and tooling.
• Analyze data to identify gaps and cost-saving opportunities.
• Assist with planning, design and implementation of equipment and automation.
• Maintain plant layouts, floor plans and system schematics.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Coding

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical / Industrial / Plastics / Manufacturing or equivalent)

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Rehrig Pacific Company’s Plant Engineering Interns are an integral part of our operations and are responsible for identifying and driving solutions that improve our performance and operational costs. Plant Engineering Interns are responsible for planning, design and implementation of equipment, machinery, and automation. They are expected to collaborate with other plant resources, and to create safe, stable, and reliable manufacturing processes and systems through the analysis of data and the application of sound engineering practices. Plant Engineering Interns should be driven by the pursuit of operational excellence!

Areas of Accountabilities

• Leads or supports technical work / activities within the plant (engineering, maintenance, tooling, troubleshooting, etc)
• Maintain in-depth understanding of plant infrastructure, systems and equipment
• Consistently reduces operational waste and costs
• Exercises and advances Lean Manufacturing practices
• Provides reliable technical support to the local plant and the organization
• Performs in-depth analyses to understand system gaps and issues
• Maintains updated and accurate plant layouts, floor plans and system schematics and specifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Pursuing Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Plastics, Manufacturing or equivalent)
• Project management experience, including project management tools and software.
• Excellent communicator (verbal & written) and an ability to summarize and communicate information clearly.
• Preferred: Experience in Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma
• Preferred: Experience with coding and programming
• Preferred: Experience with hand and power tools