Engineering Intern
Delfield

JOB DESCRIPTION

Operating since 1949, The Delfield Company has a vision to continuously develop our best-in-class team, processes and products to strategically grow our brand, and deliver exceptional quality foodservice equipment to our customers. We attract talent and build careers. We empower you to grow with us. We recognize you and reward you. We win together as one team!

Under direct supervision from an assigned Manufacturing Engineer, provides support to production and the Manufacturing Engineering team. The role will participate in a variety of engineering projects to improve the manufacturing process. The ME Intern will work directly with Manufacturing Engineers daily both in the office and on the production floor.

Qualifications

Major Accountability

• Documentation of assembly processes, work instruction procedures, and plant layouts.
• Assist with the coordination of Engineering change processes for new/modified products.
• Perform time studies on manufacturing processes.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain plant layouts and work instructions for Manufacturing while interacting with hourly employees and office personnel.
• Using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools, supports continuous improvement and lean initiatives with a focus on workflow, layout, single-point scheduling, Kaizen events, standardized work, and 5S
• Supports and maintains work standards, product routings, and SOPs.
• Recommends product design improvements to ensure manufacturability and ease of assembly.
• Performs workflow balancing and time studies
• Works as a liaison between Manufacturing Engineers and production personnel.
• Maximize efficiency by analyzing the layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods, and workforce utilization.
• Consistently operate in a manner that aligns with the company's core values.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Specialized skills, knowledge, and abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in process
• 0-2 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Effectively communicates, written/oral: can connect and communicate with different audiences
• Demonstrates a strong ability to identify, analyze and solve problems.
• Experience with CAD software.
• Proficient Microsoft Office Skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Able to lift 35 lbs, walk on the manufacturing floor, stand for extended periods of time, travel by air, or car.

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