Industrial Engineering Intern

JOB TITLE: Industrial Engineering Intern

DEPARTMENT: Engineering

REPORTS TO: Engineering Team

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for assisting engineering team with the design and development of new products that can be marketed and sold to the aerospace and defense industry.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The Engineering Intern is responsible for completing assigned duties. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Assist in bringing new drilling machines online, including setting up tools and configuring machine settings to ensure optimal performance.
• Update process sheets and work instructions, providing clear guidance for manufacturing personnel.
• Develop and design 3D printed fixtures for Marktime applications.
• Modify and update standards and master data within the system, including Processing Change Requests (PCR) and Engineering Change Requests (ECR), to reflect current manufacturing requirements.
• Work alongside engineering to create detailed drafts and technical drawings to support the design and manufacturing processes.
• Apply principles of design for manufacturability to assess and improve product designs, ensuring they are optimized for efficient production.
• Use Autodesk software to design parts compatible with machines, ensuring designs meet functional and manufacturability criteria.
• Design and develop fixture and work holding solutions to secure and support workpieces during manufacturing operations.
• Learn and apply the use of various test equipment to validate product quality and manufacturing processes.
• Analyze and contribute to the optimization of assembly workflows, implementing lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Prepare and provide Mastercam files to the shop floor, ensuring accurate translation of designs into manufacturing operations.
• Engage with suppliers to understand materials and secondary processing capabilities, potentially visiting supplier facilities to assess processes and capabilities.
• Provide feedback to engineering regarding gauge tolerancing, contributing to the refinement of design specifications and manufacturing tolerances.
• Develop and deliver a comprehensive presentation during the final week of the internship, summarizing projects undertaken, outcomes achieved, and personal learning experiences.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and SKILLS:

• Must be working towards an Undergraduate Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Prefer experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Prefer experience with Autodesk Inventor or similar CAD software
• Must have effective communication skills
• Must be organized and have excellent problem-solving abilities

Other Duties:

• Other tasks as assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

This position does not require personal protective equipment unless on the shop floor where Safety Glasses are required by all.

This position/job description is for reference and guidance only and is subject to change at any time.

Note: An individual with a disability will be considered qualified for any position which the person can perform the essential function of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. All essential functions incorporated in this description may be subject to reasonable accommodation.

EOE All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or protected veteran status.