Manufacturing Engineering Intern: Optimize Plant & Processes

Wheatland Tube, LLC

Rochelle (IL)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 30,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

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Job summary

Wheatland Tube, LLC, a division of Zekelman Industries, seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Intern in Rochelle, IL for the summer program. This on-site internship focuses on improving plant efficiency, process flow, and product quality.

You will collaborate with engineers, maintenance, and cross-functional teams while applying CAD tools and data analytics. Ideal candidates are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering, with at least one year remaining before

Qualifications

Student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering.
B.S. in progress with at least one academic year remaining.
Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
CAD/drafting experience with AutoCAD or SolidWorks is a plus.

Responsibilities

Plan and design layouts for plant efficiency using CAD tools.
Analyze workflows and material movement for optimal placement.
Establish labor standards using time study analyses.
Collect and analyze data to improve process effectiveness.
Lead or assist continuous improvement projects to enhance quality and throughput.
Develop and refine manufacturing processes and standard methods.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify root causes of yield loss.
Maintain and enhance work instructions, routings, and blueprints.