Engineering Intern

ABOUT THE ROLE

Amsted Automotive Group, Beaver Dam Powder Metal, is seeking a summer intern for the Engineering Department to assist in the development and optimization of manufacturing processes, and in corrective action/root cause analysis, which drive our engineered products to the highest possible performance levels.

WHAT YOU’LL DO 


* Support in establishing and conducting design of experiments criteria with Engineering


* Review and create work instructions for repeatable testing results


* Support manufacturing operations for cost reductions and continuous improvements


* Assists in the investigation and analysis of new/alternative materials, equipment, and processes


* Use statistical techniques to assist in gathering information about parts, processes, and troubleshoot as needed


* Support engineering issues involving all manufacturing operations and/or equipment


* Support additional engineering projects and development


* Support daily engineering review and process walks

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED 


* Excellent communication skills -verbal and written, reading comprehension, mathematical skills, technical competency, and good interpersonal skills are required to effectively carry out the responsibilities of this position.


* Ability to write a concise reports and proposals.

Ability to make presentation to in-company personnel.

Ability to facilitate transfer of technical or project information in the form of meetings with in-plant personnel.


* Strong problem solving and analytical skills


* Accuracy of work is paramount.

Must be willing to assume responsibility for accuracy and quality of work assigned.


* Very detailed oriented and possess good organizational skills

WHAT ELSE YOU’LL NEED TO KNOW 


* Manual dexterity, visual acuity, mental alertness


* Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally


* Work is performed in a typical manufacturing environment with exposure to several elements continuously present including heat, dirt, grease, oils, fluids and noise.

Experience

Required


* Experience with CAD Software, preferrably Solidworks


* Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred


* Experience with Minitab Software

Education

Preferred


* Some college or better in Mechanical Engineering


* Some college or better in Engineering

Behaviors

Preferred


* Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

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