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Job Purpose: Ensure safety, quality, service, and cost in industrial engineering and continuous improvement processes. Provide entry-level support for projects and normal workloads while working closely with Industrial Engineers, Quality, Environmental, and Safety Departments to solve problems by investigating root causes and researching off-the-shelf and custom solutions. Responsibilities Safety: Ensuring that all safety regulations are followed within industrial engineering and continuous improvement activities is a key responsibility. The intern will identify and mitigate potential safety hazards in equipment, processes, and workspaces while reporting or correcting any unsafe equipment, acts, material revisions, and product deviations immediately. (15-20%) Process Optimization: The intern will assist in evaluating and improving existing manufacturing and business processes by conducting time studies and process flow analysis to identify inefficiencies. Recommendations for workflow enhancements, automation, and material handling improvements will be developed. Additionally, the role supports kaizen events and workshops to drive operational efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement Lean methodologies. (30-40%) Quality: This role involves collecting, analyzing, and interpreting quality data. The intern will develop and document Standard Work Instructions for Production Employees, assist in identifying trends and root causes of quality defects using statistical analysis, support the development and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and non-manufacturing areas, and conduct Engineering Drawing Reviews as part of the Manufacturing Review Team while recommending changes to improve processes. (30-40%) EFCO Core Values - Acting with INTEGRITY by being responsible, trustworthy, and respectful is fundamental. The intern will execute QUALITY by following standard processes and making data-driven decisions. Demonstrating INNOVATION by being self-aware, curious, and continuously improving both personally and in work processes is essential. Providing SUPER SERVICE through collaboration, value creation, and consistently meeting or exceeding internal and external customer expectations is expected. (15-20%) Qualifications - Candidates must be pursuing a Manufacturing-relevant four-year degree, including but not limited to Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Technology. The ability to read and interpret blueprints is required, along with the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schematic form. A high mechanical aptitude with the capability to complete moderate-level mathematical calculations is necessary. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools are crucial. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and process improvement methodologies is preferred. Excellent communication and collaboration skills with various levels within an organization as well as with outside vendors and/or contractors are required. Candidates must be comfortable gathering information and performing or coordinating various tasks and projects in a factory shop floor setting. Problem-solving, organizational, and PC skills are required. No travel is required. Other details Pay Type Hourly Employment Indicator Internship Apply Now EFCO Forming and Shoring Solutions

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