Intern, Manufacturing Engineering

Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and leading our industry by Innovating What's Next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as Hill Phoenix and Anthony.

DFR is part of the Refrigeration and Food Equipment segment of the Dover Corporation (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues in excess of $7 billion.

DFR is built on creativity and customer‑centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces. The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING, reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of Dover Food Retail.

Job Title: Intern, Manufacturing Engineering

Location: Richmond, VA

You will be guided by structural goals and objectives and will have a responsibility to deliver inspiring projects. Your manager will offer coaching, mentoring, and direction. You will be assigned to a technical project in one of the following disciplines:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Electrical Engineering

This Manufacturing Engineering intern will work on the implementation of new production lines, sub‑assembly stations and the implementation of our Operational Excellence model across the facility (production and/or stockroom/shipping). Tasks will involve layout and process development, documentation of standard work and training materials for new operations. On the operational excellence side, tasks will involve implementing a tiered accountability system and developing a standard problem‑solving process for our facility.

This work could spread into various operational efficiency projects for products of strategic importance.

Projects will be evaluated on accuracy and the ability to meet milestone due dates.

• Enrollment in a 4‑year Engineering degree program
• Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale

• Rising Junior to rising Senior Level progressing towards a bachelor’s degree in Engineering:
  Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial
• Analytical and conceptual thinking, using logic and reason, creative and strategic thinking
• Effective statistical analysis skills
• Effective research and communication skills
• Effective with written and oral communications
• Problem solving - being able to solve complex problems effectively and efficiently

• Strong Business Acumen and Sound Judgement
• Builds and Manages Collaborative Relationships
• Results Driven

• Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Winning Through Customers
• Respects and Values People
• Expectations for Results
• High Ethical Standards, Openness, and Trust

Dover Food Retail is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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