Process Engineering Intern: Impact Manufacturing Improvements

Knorr Bremse Group; Kansas City, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

New York Air Brake is offering a summer internship at the Kansas City Service Center for students in their junior or senior year. You will contribute to manufacturing improvements for locomotive and freight car braking systems, working both independently and in project teams with regular feedback.

Interns begin mid-May through mid-August, typically 40 hours per week, and participate in events while presenting a final project to leaders.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Industrial/Mechanical Engineering with a 3.0+ GPA.
• Entering junior year in relevant program.
• Availability May–August, 40 hours/week.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate product improvement or cost optimization by trials and reporting.
• Assist with machine shutdowns and start-ups.
• Monitor and optimize process quality, conditions and variability.
• Provide technical support for key departments.
• Apply problem-solving skills to achieve department initiatives.
• Support capacity increases, safety, quality, and cost reductions.
• Assist in capital projects from scoping to installation.
• Contribute to plant studies and design of final project installation.

Skills

5S methodology

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Customer service

Time management

Organization

Education

Industrial Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering Technology

Job description

New York Air Brake is offering a summer internship at the Kansas City Service Center for students in their junior or senior year. You will contribute to manufacturing improvements for locomotive and freight car braking systems, working both independently and in project teams with regular feedback.

Interns begin mid-May through mid-August, typically 40 hours per week, and participate in events while presenting a final project to leaders.