Process Engineer Intern

LPU Batangas; Marion (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

LPU Batangas seeks an Engineering-in-Training to support production on the shop floor, performing troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and tooling improvements. You will work with operators to simplify tasks, lead continuous improvement events, and help ensure quality and throughput.

Candidates should be pursuing a B.S. in Engineering, have strong data analysis and problem-solving skills, and be comfortable with CAD tools like SolidWorks and AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Proficiency with 2D and 3D CAD software.
• In-progress B.S. degree in Engineering or related field.
• Proficiency in data analysis, statistics, and applied mathematics.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and 5S practices.
• Working knowledge of SolidWorks and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot production issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Support operators on the shop floor to improve efficiency.
• Design and implement tooling and process changes.
• Lead cost-reduction projects from ideation to implementation.
• Ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Participate in cross-functional teams for quality and safety.

Skills

Problem-solving

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Statistics

Applied mathematics

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

5S practices

Process understanding

Education

In-progress B.S. degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

2D CAD

3D CAD

Job description

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting production through daily troubleshooting and root cause analysis to ensure safe processes that meet quality and throughput requirements.
• Working hands-on on the shop floor to assist operators and improve work ease.
• Designing and implementing tooling and process changes to enhance manufacturing processes.
• Owning larger cost reduction projects from ideation, feasibility, design, Capital Expenditure approval, to implementation.
• Leading and supporting quality improvement initiatives per IATF 16949-2016 to achieve set sigma levels for the value stream.
• Guiding the production team on issue resolution using department-specific knowledge.
• Analyzing processes for safety, quality, and efficiency opportunities.
• Resolving quality issues by identifying trends, determining root causes, and taking corrective actions.
• Improving manufacturing processes to reduce variability and increase yields.
• Representing engineering in cross-functional teams including safety, quality, and operations.
• Prioritizing and executing projects within agreed timelines and providing status updates.
• Participating in week-long team-based problem solving and continuous improvement events.
• Developing and managing action plans for long-term projects through completion.
• Researching and developing high-value cost-saving opportunities and using data to justify capital expenditures.
• Participating in quality improvements per IATF 16949-2016, completing toll gates for DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plan, MSA, and process capability studies.
• Ensuring compliance and continuous improvement with standards such as ISO 9001-2015, PED 2014/68/EU, API Spec. Q1, and API 6D.

About You

The company is looking for candidates with:

• In-progress B.S. degree in Engineering or related field.
• Problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Proficiency with 2D and 3D CAD software.
• Preferred experience with lean manufacturing, six sigma, and 5S practices.
• Proficiency in data analysis, statistics, and applied mathematics.
• Ability to understand process and product specifications.
• Basic understanding of industrial assembly, fabrication, and machining processes.
• Working experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD.