Intern, Process Engineering

New York Air Brake Corp.; Riverside (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

New York Air Brake Corp. in the United States is seeking a junior process/industrial engineer to support manufacturing improvement projects and trial plans. You will assist with machine shutdowns, start-ups, and data analysis to reduce waste and improve process quality.

The role emphasizes Lean and 5S principles, strong communication, and organizational skills. Degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering and entering junior year are preferred, with opportunities to contribute across

Qualifications

• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering Technology with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
• Minimum Year: Entering Junior year.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; understanding of Lean principles (5S).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate product improvement or cost optimization projects by conducting trials and authoring trial reports.
• Assist with machine shutdowns and start-ups.
• Provide process engineering support to increase manufacturing capacity, improve safety/quality, and reduce costs.

Skills

5S/Lean

Communication

Time management

Education

Industrial Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering Technology

Job description

Since 1890, New York Air Brake has been an innovative leader in the heavy-haul railroad industry. As a member company of Knorr-Bremse Group–the world’s leading manufacturer of braking systems for rail and commercial vehicles-New York Air Brake is recognized worldwide as a Center of Competence for heavy-haul freight railroad control systems serving customers around the globe. Our talented, diverse, and dedicated teams develop innovative solutions to the challenges facing our customers.

New York Air Brake is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Essential Functions

• Evaluate product improvement or cost optimization projects by conducting trials, including development of trial plans and authoring trial reports
• Assist with machine shutdowns and start-ups
• Monitor, assess, analyze, and optimize process quality and conditions
• Monitor, assess, and analyze process variability
• Reduce environmental impact
• Provide technical support for key departments
• Utilize problem-solving and analytical skills to achieve department initiatives.
• Provide process engineering support to increase manufacturing capacity, improve safety/quality, and reduce manufacturing costs.
• Leverage process engineering capability to support production process continuous improvement using operational excellence tools.
• Support capital project work from scoping through installation under technical supervision
• Assist in the design and technical supervision of plant studies and contribute to the design of the final project installation.

Skills And Competencies

• Understanding of 5S methodology and Lean manufacturing principles.
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills

Education

Degree: Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology with a 3.0 or higher GPA

Minimum Year: Entering Junior year