Engineering Intern: Lean Manufacturing & Automation

Rehrig Pacific; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Rehrig Pacific invites applications for Plant Engineering Internships, where you will assist in planning, design, and implementation of equipment, machinery, and automation at our Dallas-area plant. You will collaborate with plant resources to develop safe, stable, and cost-efficient manufacturing processes through data-driven analysis and engineering practices.

The role emphasizes Lean manufacturing principles, cost reduction initiatives, and hands-on tooling and automation projects with

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Plastics, Manufacturing or equivalent).
• Project management experience using tools/software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Preferred: Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma.
• Preferred: Coding experience.
• Preferred: Hand and power tools experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support technical work within the plant (engineering, maintenance, tooling, troubleshooting).
• Maintain understanding of plant infrastructure, systems and equipment.
• Identify and reduce operational waste and costs.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing practices to processes.
• Provide reliable technical support to the plant and organization.
• Perform analyses to identify system gaps and issues.
• Keep plant layouts, floor plans and system schematics up to date.

Skills

Project management

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Coding

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

Rehrig Pacific invites applications for Plant Engineering Internships, where you will assist in planning, design, and implementation of equipment, machinery, and automation at our Dallas-area plant. You will collaborate with plant resources to develop safe, stable, and cost-efficient manufacturing processes through data-driven analysis and engineering practices.

The role emphasizes Lean manufacturing principles, cost reduction initiatives, and hands-on tooling and automation projects with