Plant Engineering Intern: Lean Automation & Cost Savings

Rehrig Pacific Company; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Rehrig Pacific Company is seeking a Plant Engineering Intern to identify and drive solutions that improve performance and reduce costs. You will assist in planning, design and implementation of equipment, machinery and automation, collaborating with plant resources to create safe, stable manufacturing processes.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a BS in engineering with strong communication, project management experience, and an interest in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, coding, and hands-on tool

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS in Mechanical, Industrial, Plastics, Manufacturing or equivalent.
• Project management experience including tools and software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Preferred: Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience.
• Preferred: Coding/programming experience.
• Preferred: Experience with hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support technical work within the plant (engineering, maintenance, tooling, troubleshooting).
• Maintain understanding of plant infrastructure, systems and equipment.
• Consistently reduces operational waste and costs.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing practices.
• Provide reliable technical support to the plant and the organization.
• Perform in-depth analyses to understand system gaps and issues.
• Maintain updated plant layouts, floor plans and system schematics and specifications.

Skills

Project management experience

Communication (verbal & written)

Lean Manufacturing (preferred)

Six Sigma (preferred)

Coding/programming (preferred)

Hand and power tools (preferred)

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Plastics, Manufacturing or equivalent)

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Rehrig Pacific Company is seeking a Plant Engineering Intern to identify and drive solutions that improve performance and reduce costs. You will assist in planning, design and implementation of equipment, machinery and automation, collaborating with plant resources to create safe, stable manufacturing processes.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a BS in engineering with strong communication, project management experience, and an interest in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, coding, and hands-on tool