MBE Intern

Ducommun Incorporated; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Ducommun Incorporated in Joplin, MO is seeking an Engineering Intern to work under senior engineers and management. You will gain hands-on experience evaluating manufacturing methods, Lean processes, and time studies to reduce waste and improve flow.

Responsibilities include analyzing design documents for producibility, determining equipment and tooling needs, and supporting cross-functional teams in setting up new or revised processes while adhering to quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Enrolled or soon to graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• CAD/CAM software experience (AutoCAD, Mechanical Desktop, Inventor, Virtual Gibbs).
• Current coursework in Lean Enterprise Techniques and Experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and project planning tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze engineering designs for producibility from documents/prototypes/change orders.
• Determine equipment, tooling, materials, and methods for manufacturing processes.
• Coordinate with other engineers and departments on setting up or changing processes for new or revised products.

Skills

Lean manufacturing concepts

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering

Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Mechanical Desktop

Virtual Gibbs

Job description

Job Description

Engineering Interns work with and are under the direction and tutoring of other senior engineers as well as Engineering Management. They will work directly with the Engineering Team and will experience and learn how to determine the optimal manufacturing methods and process for producing company products and gain hands‑on real‑world experience in a manufacturing environment. Additionally, they will learn and understand productivity improvement methodology, LEAN processes, ergonomics, time studies for reducing waste and excess, line balancing, 5S, Kaizen, etc.

Essential Functions

The list below is not all inclusive and the work assignments listed below will adjust based on business needs, and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Each job function will be conducted within the quality standards described in the Ducommun's Quality Policy and Safety Rules. Other duties may be assigned.

• Work from engineering design documents, prototypes and/or change orders, and analyze them for producibility.
• Determine what equipment, tooling, materials, methods of manufacturing (may include make/buy–automation decision).
• Work with other engineers to coordinate various departments engaged in setting up or changing the manufacturing processes involved with new or revised products.
• Perform time studies, analyze production methods and document work procedures, layout and/or work simplification, standardization and similar activities as related to Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma concepts.
• May use CAD/CAM equipment to perform design tasks.
• Take responsibility for other essential duties, as determined by department Manager.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience / Training / Education / Certification

A combination of any or all of the following:

• Enrolled or soon to graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology.
• CAD/CAM software experience (AutoCAD, Mechanical Desktop, Inventor, Virtual Gibbs).
• Current coursework in and/or exposed to Lean Enterprise Techniques and Experience.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office products, Microsoft project planning.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Knowledge / Abilities / Skills / Tools

Knowledge of engineering drawing systems and principles, geometric and conventional tolerance, manual and automatic test equipment and methods, manufacturing cost methods, and advanced analysis capabilities highly desirable. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal or diagram form. Must complete all assigned paperwork as required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to stand. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus and pass vision screening requirements.

Work Environment

The environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Required Training Components

• Lean Manufacturing ISO 9001 / QA Systems Overview
• Safety Overview ITAR Awareness
• ESD Awareness Six Sigma processes

1505 Maiden Lane

Joplin, Missouri, 64801

United States