Process Engineer Intern

744 Crane ChemPharma & Energy Corp; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Crane Resistoflex is seeking a process engineer intern to support production on the shop floor, perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis, and help ensure safety, quality, and throughput targets are met. The role includes hands-on design and implementation of tooling or process changes to improve manufacturing efficiency and reduce costs.

Ideal candidates are pursuing an engineering degree, possess strong problem-solving skills, and are proficient with CAD software such as SolidWorks and

Qualifications

• In progress of achieving a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Problem solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Proficient with 2D and 3D CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement improvements to production processes and controls.
• Develop improvements to manufacturing methods to improve safety, reduce cost, or increase productivity.
• Aid operations in ensuring parts are safely fabricated in accordance with product specifications.
• Analyse processes for safety, quality, and efficiency opportunities.
• Resolve quality issues, identify trends, determine root causes, and take corrective actions.

Skills

Problem solving

Root cause analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in progress

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

2D CAD

Job description

Position Summary:

A process engineer intern at Crane Resistoflex is responsible for supporting production through daily trouble shooting and root cause analysis to ensure processes are safe, meet quality and throughput requirements and make the work easier for the operators. This requires hands on involvement and working on the shop floor. In addition to this support, they will be responsible for design and implementation of tooling and/or process changes to improve manufacturing processes. They will also own larger cost reduction projects from ideation, feasibility and design, Capital Expenditure approval, and implementation. Lead/Support quality improvement initiatives as per IATF 16949-2016 to achieve set sigma level for value stream. Guide production team on issue resolution using knowledge relevant to your department specialties.

Principle Duties (includes, but is not limited to):

• Design and implement improvements to production processes and controls.
• Develop improvements to manufacturing methods to improve safety, reduce cost, or increase productivity.
• Aid operations in ensuring parts are safely fabricated in accordance with product specifications.
• Analyse processes for safety, quality, and efficiency opportunities.
• Resolve quality issues, identify trends, determine root causes, and take corrective actions.
• Improve manufacturing process to reduce process variability and increase yields.
• Represent engineering as part of a cross-functional team including safety, quality, and operations.
• Prioritize and execute projects within the agreed upon timeline and provide updates on project status.
• Take ownership of projects and execute through design, fabrication, implementation, and sustainment.
• Participate in week-long team-based problem solving / continuous improvement events.
• Develop and manage action plans for long term projects through completion.
• Research and develop high value cost saving opportunities and use data to project savings that justify any necessary capital expenditure.
• Participate in quality improvements as per IATF 16949 2016 ensure to complete toll gates for DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plan, MSA, Process capability study for in house process
• Ensure requirements of relevant standards like ISO 9001-2015, PED 2014/68/EU, API Spec. Q1, API 6D, etc. are being consistently met and improved.

Essential Qualifications / Experience:

• In progress of achieving B.S. in Engineering or related degree.
• Problem solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Proficient with 2D and 3D CAD software

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• Exposure to lean manufacturing, six sigma, and 5S practices.
• Proficient with data analysis, statistics, and applied mathematics.
• Demonstrated ability to understand process & product specifications.
• Basic understanding of industrial assembly, fabrication, and machining processes.
• Working experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD

EOE/Women/Minorities/Veterans/Disabled

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

At Crane, we believe that attracting and retaining the highest quality people is the best insurance of success.

Our goal is to recruit talented people and train them within a culture that calls for performance with trust and respect.

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The unique backgrounds and differences of our associates make us stronger, more capable, and more successful.

Beyond an associate’s base compensation, we reward and reinforce wellbeing with a compelling package of both cash and non-cash benefits, including comprehensive health, wellness incentives, assistance with retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement — as well as performance-based bonus programs for certain positions.

Crane prioritizes career development for our associates.

All associates receive an annual development plan that includes a mixture of on-the-job coaching and formal training experiences to support individual development needs.

We firmly believe in associate growth that supports career progression and we will proactively support your ongoing career development.