Process Engineer Intern

Job Overview:

This role supports process engineering activities to improve processes, equipment, procedures and core competencies. This position will provide direct hands-on engagement with various manufacturing operations and processes.  

Major Roles & Responsibilities:

Process Engineer Intern/Co-Op: Provide Production lines and other Process Support sub-groups with a mix of strategic plans and tactical short-term actions to drive and sustain continuous operational improvements. Provide immediate solutions to daily disruptions encountered by production and other departments in Roanoke.

 

Use state of the art process engineering and lean methodologies to identify and implement short, intermediate and long-term improvements to manufacturing practices and results.  Work to create operational standard work, leveraging this to improve business performance. Work with Quality, Controls, Equipment Planning and Maintenance functions to create and secure robust processes, assets and ancillary equipment.   Define manufacturing practices focused on making products with improved consistency and fewer disruptions.  Assist in capital and facility planning activities. Provide process vision and plans with respect to equipment requirements, use, placement and work flow.  Collaborate with CI function to provide time studies, value stream mapping, current state vs. future state assessments, structured problem solving and other CI related actions.  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Academic knowledge to support the deployment of a mix of automated, semi-automated and hand assembly operations. Familiar with a variety of industrial and maintenance practices. Understanding and knowledge of various lean manufacturing practices.  Preferred computer skills in all routinely used Microsoft Office applications. Proficient in AutoCAD and MS Project a plus. 

Qualifications (Education & Experience):

Credit towards a bachelors or higher degree from accredited engineering college or university.