Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Ag-Leader; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,893,000; Full time

Job summary

Ag Leader is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Intern to assist in initiating and managing continuous improvement projects within Manufacturing, Warehouse, and Shipping in Ames, IA. The role involves data collection and documenting current production processes with tools like process charts and value stream mapping.

The intern will design and update workspace layouts to boost productivity, collaborate across functions, and participate in problem-solving with a focus on practical outcomes.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering.
• Two years of coursework or one year of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate with technical and non-technical staff.
• Ability to read and write technical reports and work instructions.
• Problem-solving through logical analysis and creative thinking.
• Ability to use basic hand and power tools.
• Proficiency with Windows-based computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and manage continuous improvement projects within Manufacturing, Warehouse, and Shipping; contact suppliers and update Epicor with due dates.
• Collect data and document current production processes using process charts or value stream maps.
• Design and update workspace layouts for increased productivity.

Skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication

Technical writing

Windows proficiency

Tools handling

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical/Industrial/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Epicor

Job description

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Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Intern Full-Time AMES, IA, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 1027

The Culture

Ag Leader was born from a passion and determination to transform agriculture forever. In 1992, Ag Leader changed the industry by bringing real-time yield data to farmers’ fingertips. Today, more than 30 years later, Ag Leader has become a global team that provides year-round solutions to help farmers plan, plant, apply, and harvest more efficiently and profitably. We are improving the lives of farmers. We are increasing the efficiency of production agriculture around the world. And we aren’t slowing down. Ready to use your talent to implement change? Join our team of innovators revolutionizing agriculture.

The Opportunity

An internship working on assisting in initiating and managing continuous improvement projects within the Manufacturing, Warehouse, and Shipping departments. This position includes collecting data and documenting current production processes using tools such as process charts or value stream maps. Interns will be challenged with designing and updating workspace layouts for increased productivity.

The Right Person Will

• Contribute and thrive in a cross-functional team environment
• Commit to bringing their best every day
• Delight in problem-solving no matter the problem
• Give and receive constructive feedback to others

Responsibilities

• Initiate and manage continuous improvement projects within the Manufacturing, Warehouse, and Shipping departmentsContact suppliers and get best available due dates and update Epicor with information
• Collect data and document current production processes using tools such as process charts or value stream maps.
• Design and update workspace layouts for increased productivity.

Qualifications/Skills

• Actively working toward a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited academic institution in Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering.
• Two years of coursework completed or one year of experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively with technical as well as non-technical employees.
• Ability to read and write technical reports and work instructions.
• Problem-solving through logical analysis and creative thinking.
• Ability to use basic hand and power tools.
• Proficiency in using computers with a Windows platform.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or provide sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Ag Leader is a drug-free work environment. All offers for employment are contingent upon a pre-employment drug screen and background check.