Manufacturing Intern

Eaton Corporation; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation's Richmond, VA facility is seeking 4 Manufacturing Engineer Interns. The role focuses on creating robust work instructions and improving in-process inspections and test data management within the plant.

You will work on projects that drive process improvements and data-driven quality initiatives. Ideal candidates are engineering students with a GPA of 2.8 or higher, located within 50 miles of Richmond, and eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited engineering program.
• Minimum cumulative 2.8 GPA or higher.
• Relocation within 50 miles of Richmond, VA.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support one of two projects: Manufacturing Work Instructions or In-process Inspections and Test Data Management.
• Develop and deploy new documentation packages for shop floor use.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and IT to implement improvements and data management tools.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Engineering student or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SAP

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

What you’ll do:

Eaton’s Electrical Sector is currently seeking 4 Manufacturing Engineer Interns to join our team. This position is based at our Richmond VA facility.

Position Overview:

The Manufacturing Engineer Intern will be responsible for one of two manufacturing engineering projects dedicated to work instructions or in-process inspections and test data management, in addition to other duties as assigned. The manufacturing engineering function is responsible for creating cycles of improvement throughout the organization by leading capital deployment, continuous improvement / cost-out projects, and other operations excellence initiatives.

Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential-and where you can help us reach ours.

In this function you will:

• Lead and report on one of two projects:
  • Manufacturing Work Instructions

    The Richmond plants lack robust manufacturing documentation for shop floor employees. This documentation is critical for ensuring the plant is producing a consistent product that conform to all applicable safety, quality, and statutory regulations. The scope of this project will be to identify all tasks that are missing manufacturing documentation, work with operations and engineering to create new documentation packages, then deploy the information to the shop floor. Richmond is also investigating to use of augmented reality tools for training applications, specifically the Microsoft Holo Lense 2. The project leader will review the capabilities of the Holo Lense and prepare a report for how this technology can be used at Richmond.

  • In-process Inspections and Test Data Management

    The Richmond plants support data center customers who have very high standards for product quality. The demands of these customers have created the need for Richmond to improve its in-process quality inspections. Additionally, Richmond lacks a standardized tool for capturing in-process quality inspection and final test data. Eaton has an application for test data management called PCaT however implementation of this software is complex and will require coordination with quality, engineering, and IT. The scope of this project will include the creation of new in-process inspections to support data center customers as well as the implementation of the Eaton test data management system (PCaT).

  • Other duties as assigned

When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we - as individuals and as a company - are stronger.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an engineering discipline at an accredited institution (college or university).
• Minimum cumulative 2.8 GPA or higher.
• Relocation is not provided for this role, the candidate must be located within 50 miles of Richmond, VA.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

• AutoCAD system experience and required working knowledge and experience with computers preferred.
• Experience with MRP systems (SAP).
• Strong coaching and facilitation skills.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications.
• Experience with Microsoft Project.

Skills:

Position Criteria:

• Knowledge of a wide variety of manufacturing processes including assembly and pull systems.
• Technical understanding and experience with Lean Manufacturing Systems and Six Sigma methodology.
• Ability to think strategically and see big picture in dynamic business environment.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment; to communicate articulately and professionally across many organizational levels and functions.
• Highly motivated, works with a sense of urgency, driven to add value and deliver results.

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