Intern - Manufacturing Engineering

RENK America; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

RENK America invites are seeking a summer Manufacturing Engineering Intern for approximately 3 months to help design, plan, and improve machining and assembly processes for engines and transmissions used in military ground vehicles.

Responsibilities include drafting statements of work, writing process updates, CNC programming or planning, and contributing to continuous improvement projects on the production floor. This is an on-site internship in Muskegon, MI.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a 4-year Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering program with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
• Able to move freely in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to read machining and assembly prints and relate them to BOMs and processes.
• Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing techniques.
• Familiar with metric measurements and tooling.
• Interest in CNC machining, engine and transmission design.

Responsibilities

• Draft statements of work to specify and procure machining fixtures, equipment, and tools.
• Write process updates.
• Perform CNC programming or plan manufacturing assembly operations.
• Lead continuous improvement projects on the production floor (safety, tooling, cycle time).
• Update manufacturing engineering process books with photos from observed processes.

Education

Pursuing a 4-year degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering with 3.0 GPA or higher

Tools

Mastercam

M & G Codes

Pro E

AutoCAD

Job description

About the Organization RENK America is a leading supplier in the defense, marine and industry sector with superior mobility, propulsion and drive train solutions. Our tradition is centered on precision-engineered systems for maximum impact, efficiency and endurance. RENK's ambition is to support each and every one of its customers to exceed standards in harsh conditions and combat situations. RENK America employs over 500 employees at our US locations in Muskegon, Michigan, Cincinnati, Ohio, Camby, Indiana and Roseville, Michigan. RENK America is driven by this sense of pride and purpose in our country and our community.

Description

Essential Functions

The RENK America Intern will have a summer (approx 3 months) assignments in Manufacturing Engineering be related to manufacturing engines and transmissions for military ground vehicles. Assignments will involve the following:

• Designing or writing statements of work to specify, and then procure machining fixtures, equipment, and tools.
• Writing process updates.
• Performing CNC programming or planning manufacturing assembly operations.
• Continuous Improvement projects on the production floor: Safety/Ergonomic improvements, Tooling or holder improvements, Cycle time improvements, may be working in machining or assembly of Engines and Transmissions.
• Manufacturing Engineering process book updates for machining and assembly. Would involve following the assembly or machining process on the production floor then creating a process book with photos based on observed process flow.
  

Position Requirements

Qualifications

• Candidate enrolled in 4 year degree program at an accredited college or university in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering with a 3.0 GPA or above.
• Must be able to move freely, with or without reasonable accommodation, throughout a manufacturing environment.
• Must be familiar with, and able to utilize all Microsoft Office Applications.
• Good written and verbal communication skills required.
• Must be able to read machining and assembly prints and correlate them with the Bill of Material and processes.
• Must have an understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing techniques.
• Must understand metric measurements and tooling.
• Desire to work in a CNC machine shop.
• Desire to learn about Engine and Transmission design, manufacturing, and testing.
  

Preferred Additional Skills

• Basic knowledge of engines and transmissions.
• Ability to perform mechanical structural calculations.
• Background in machining processes, tooling, equipment, and CNC technology.
• CNC programming experience in Mastercam, M & G Codes.
• Understanding of Lean, Six Sigma and SPC methods.
• An understanding of working with CAD models and programs in Pro E and Auto CAD.
• Project Management experience, have used MS Project in the past and have developed Statement of Work, Work Breakdown Structure, and Schedules.
  

Full-Time/Part-Time Seasonal Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

EOE Statement

RENK America is proud to be an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Employer. RENK America is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. RENK America maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.