Engineering Intern

Job Summary: The Engineering Intern is responsible for working on various projects related to product development, product design, production system design, implementation, and improvement.

Major Responsibilities/Activities:

• Create and Maintain Critical Documents:
  Documents include but are not limited to; drawings and other technical documents related to project work, the laboratory quality manual, engineering action requests, testing records, training records, action orders, artifact records, calibration reports, as well as scheduling documents.
• Evaluate Products and Implement Changes:
  Under the direction of the engineering department manager or other designated supervisor, various product improvements may be investigated. Such investigations may include testing, production of evaluation reports, changing engineering documents, changes to bills of material and issuance of engineering change notices. These evaluations may also require close contact with vendors and suppliers. Tracking of all issues will be recorded in the engineering action log associated with the given evaluation.
• Evaluate Processes and Implement Improvements:
  Under the direction of the engineering department manager or other designated supervisor, production and process improvements will be considered. Implementation of such improvements could include activities such as time efficiency studies, cost analysis, process changes and if additional equipment is necessary determining the specifications of the necessary equipment.
• As a project engineering intern additional assignment may be given which could require the utilization of any number of company resources to achieve task objectives. Such projects could require any number of skills or resources outside of the normal scope of the position, however, such assignments are to be expected.
• Have obtained or actively in the process of obtaining an associate’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial and Manufacturing technology or a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent.
• Have experience and be able to demonstrate proficiency with the following software programs: MS Word, MS Outlook, MS Excel, and possibly Ignite, CREO and/or AutoCAD.
• Have experience with a 3D modeling software package such as Solid Works, Solid Edge, or CREO. Hörmann LLC maintains licenses of CREO; therefore, experience with this package is preferred.
• Have the ability to work on several projects simultaneously.
• Have the ability to work flexible hours when required to complete necessary job assignments.
• Conduct activities by adhering to established procedures and approved processes.
• Must promote a safe work environment.

Essential Mental Functions:

• Must be able to follow an established routine and be predisposed to high level of interaction in a team environment.
• Successful candidates must be a highly organized, self-motivated individual who can work independently without continuous supervision.
• Be detailed in the creation or review of published documents.
• Be detailed in his/her work taking special precautions with regards to safety and security.
• Be open and honest with fellow staff members and the engineering manager to ensure the quality of work performed while fostering an open, honest and ethical work environment.

Essential Physical Functions:

• Although the employee is not expected to perform extraneous physical activities in the completion of their work, 50-60% of the day-to-day work for this position will be focused on the production floor, therefore, they must be physically able to safely maneuver in production areas.
• May require walking primarily on a level surface for specific periods throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday.

Equipment Used:

An Engineering Intern may be required to use a variety of precision measuring devices as well as various computer-based software packages.

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