Foundry Engineering Intern
Position Purpose:
As a Foundry Engineering Intern, you'll work alongside experienced professionals to learn the intricacies of metal casting operations while contributing to process improvement initiatives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Learn foundry operations including melting, pouring, molding, and finishing processes for stainless steel castings
- Conduct time studies to analyze production efficiency and identify areas for improvement
- Assist in developing and updating product costing models
- Participate in quality control processes and documentation
- Support engineering projects focused on process optimization and waste reduction
- Collaborate with production teams to gather data and implement improvements
- Document findings and present recommendations to management
Required Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Materials, or related field)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous manufacturing or industrial experience
- Coursework in materials science, metallurgy, or manufacturing processes
- Experience with statistical analysis and process improvement methodologies
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
- AutoCAD or similar CAD software experience
Learning Opportunities
- Hands-on experience in metal casting processes
- Exposure to industrial engineering principles in a real-world setting
- Development of project management and continuous improvement skills
- Understanding of quality control systems and manufacturing standards
- Experience with cost analysis and production efficiency metrics
Additional Information
- Duration: 12 weeks
- Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday
- This position requires standing, walking, and occasional lifting in a manufacturing environment
- Steel-toed safety shoes and other PPE will be provided