Manufacturing Engineer Intern

782 Westlock Controls Corporation; Saddle Brook (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Crane Company Manufacturing Engineer Intern will support shop floor production, performing daily troubleshooting and root cause analysis to ensure safe, quality, and efficient operations. The role emphasizes hands-on work and implementing tooling and process changes to improve manufacturing throughput and reduce cycle times.

Responsibilities include developing routings, tool lists, fixtures, and work instructions, driving lean initiatives, training operators, and assisting in the deployment

Qualifications

• In process of obtaining a B.S. in Engineering or related degree.
• Problem solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Proficient with 2D and 3D CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Support on the shop floor with troubleshooting to ensure safe, efficient operations.
• Develop routings, tool lists, fixtures, and process instructions for manufacturing equipment.
• Drive lean manufacturing to reduce waste and improve cycle times.
• Train operators on proper methods to maximize productivity.
• Assist in capital equipment installations and continuous improvement projects.
• Participate in value stream mapping and quality improvement efforts.

Skills

Problem solving

Root cause analysis

CAD software

Education

Pursuing B.S. in Engineering

Tools

2D CAD

3D CAD

Job description

Position Summary

Manufacturing Engineer Intern is responsible for supporting production through daily trouble shooting and root cause analysis to ensure processes are safe, meet quality and throughput requirements and making the work easier for the operators. This requires hands on involvement and working on the shop floor. In addition to this support, they will be responsible for design and implementation of tooling and/or process changes to improve manufacturing processes. They will also own larger cost reduction projects from ideation, feasibility and design, Capital Expenditure approval, and implementation.

Principal Duties

• Provides support to obtain safe, efficient, productive and economical manufacturing operations.
• Develops and maintains routings, tool lists, fixtures, process instructions and process requirements, for manufacturing equipment and operations.
• Develops Work instructions and standard work to document processes and flow.
• Drives out waste from manufacturing operations through the deployment of lean and CBS methodology.
• Addresses production Andon stoppages and develops counter measures using 5 why methodology.
• Trains operators on proper, efficient manufacturing methods and procedures, to maximize machine and process productivity.
• Coordinates the purchase of necessary production materials and tooling.
• Implements changes to tools and fixtures.
• Supports new process and product development implementation.
• Assists with developing and implementing current and future state value stream maps and continuous Improvement plans.
• Audits and improves existing manufacturing processes.
• Solves daily manufacturing process problems.
• Tries out experimental commercial tooling.
• Simplifies the methods/tooling and therefore reduces cycle times and W.I.P.
• Improves area equipment layouts and material flow.
• Assists operators with daily assembly problems with equipment, methods and tooling.
• Assists in justifying and coordinating the installation of capital equipment.
• Participates actively in the Continuous Improvement and Quality processes including project team involvement and problem solving.

Essential Qualifications / Experience

• In process of obtaining B.S. in Engineering or related degree.
• Problem solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Proficient with 2D and 3D CAD software.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• Exposure to lean manufacturing, six sigma, and 5S practices.
• Proficient with data analysis, statistics, and applied mathematics.
• Demonstrated ability to understand process & product specifications.
• Basic understanding of industrial assembly, fabrication, and machining processes.
• Working experience with Autodesk Inventor Professional.
• EOE/Women/Minorities/Veterans/Disabled

Salary

Salary range: $25.00 hourly. Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Compensation packages also include comprehensive benefits, 401K contribution and match, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement and more. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity Statement

Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Company Culture

Crane, we believe that attracting and retaining the highest quality people is the best insurance of success. Our goal is to recruit talented people and train them within a culture that calls for performance with trust and respect. Join us. The unique backgrounds and differences of our associates make us stronger, more capable, and more successful.

Beyond an associate’s base compensation, we reward and reinforce wellbeing with a compelling package of both cash and non-cash benefits, including comprehensive health, wellness incentives, assistance with retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement — as well as performance-based bonus programs for certain positions.

Crane prioritizes career development for our associates. All associates receive an annual development plan that includes a mixture of on-the-job coaching and formal training experiences to support individual development needs.

We firmly believe in associate growth that supports career progression and we will proactively support your ongoing career development.