MFG ENGINEERING INTERN - CAIRO

JTEKT North America Corporation; Cairo (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

JTEKT North America in Cairo, GA is seeking an Engineering Intern to assist the engineering supervisor with process improvement projects. This role offers exposure to manufacturing engineering in a hands-on environment.

The intern will help design and develop tooling and equipment, support Lean initiatives, and collaborate with multiple departments. Candidates are college students or recent graduates in engineering or related fields.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed degree in Engineering/Business
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Assist engineering supervisor with process improvement projects.
• Design and develop tooling, mechanisms, and equipment for metalworking.
• Create/modify database records.
• Provide engineering support for scrap reduction and productivity improvements using Lean tools.
• Collaborate with management and cross-functional teams.
• Work overtime as needed and as required to complete duties.
• Support 5S, Kaizen, and production systems efforts.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Creo and AutoCAD

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Organized / detail oriented

Manufacturing procedures

Education

College student or recent graduate in Engineering/Business

Tools

Creo

AutoCAD

Job description

TITLE

Engineering Intern

COMPANY

JTEKT North America

DEPARTMENT

Engineering

LOCATION

Cairo, GA

CLASSIFICATION

Intern /Hourly

REPORTS TO

Engineering Supervisor

Summary/Purpose

The Engineering Intern will assist the Engineering supervisor with special projects pertaining to process improvement and implementation. The Intern will present the results of their projects to the Cairo leadership team after the duration of the assignment.

Essential Duties and Accountabilities

• Support of other engineers in solving problems associated with manufacturing for new or existing products.
• Design and development of tooling, mechanisms, and equipment for use in metalworking in manufacturing processes
• Requires the ability to interact and work with associates at multiple skill levels throughout the organization.
• Create/Modify database records.
• Provide engineering support in area of scrap reduction, productivity improvements utilizing Lean tools, machine builds, and quality improvements.
• Work closely with management, other engineers, technicians, production departments, machine shop, maintenance/repair, and factory service associates.
• Work daily overtime and Saturdays and/or Sundays when directed by immediate supervisor or, as necessary, to complete essential job duties.
• Support 5-S, Kaizen Team, and Koyo Production Systems, TS16949 and ISO14000 efforts throughout the plant
• Other job duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in using computers with the Windows operating system including the Microsoft Office Group of Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Proficient with Creo and AutoCAD
• Capable of taking engineering theories and putting them to practical use in manufacturing
• Proven business awareness
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, written and electronic)
• Must be highly organized and detail oriented.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing procedures/systems
• Proficient computer skills - MS Office (Word, Power Point, Excel)

Education and Experience

• College student or recent graduate studying Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed in an office setting with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards, and with substantial time spent working on a computer.
• Requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate computer keyboard and other office equipment.
• The performance of this position will require exposure to manufacturing areas which require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection.