Engineering Intern - Heavy Duty Diesel Operations

SUMMARY

Work with Engineers and department personnel to learn Heavy-Duty Diesel piston manufacturing and support processes and perform associated / assigned duties.  May utilize methods involved in manufacturing to perform engineering, maintenance, set-up, production, clerical or other duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES may include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Participates in meetings, seminars, and training sessions as needed to learn processes and developments in the manufacturing of MAHLE products.
• May meet with outside vendors and/or represent MAHLE to internal and external customers / companies.
• Works closely with line personnel to ensure newly developed parts and tooling are correctly installed and functioning properly.
• Develop cost analysis and/or or proposals for implementation of new processes or improvements to existing processes.
• Selects or designs parts and tooling to meet customer specifications and expectations.
• Confers with established personnel to implement standard operating procedures and resolve system malfunctions.
• Creates work or gauging instructions designed to inform workers of standardized or proper methods for performing given tasks.
• Prepares charts, graphs, and diagrams to illustrate material such as costs, workflow, routing, layout, material handling, machine utilization, etc.
• Observes and records workers operating equipment or performing tasks to determine time involved and fatigue rate (i.e., time study).
• Recommends revision of methods of operation or material handling, alterations in equipment layout, or other changes to increase production or improve standards.
• Develops/Optimizes process flow to increase efficiency of operation.
• Prepares reports concerning departmental activities as required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word applications software is necessary for this position holder.
• Auto Cad drafting knowledge preferred.
• May operate machine tools / produce product.
• Performs other assignments as instructed by Department Management

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and currently enrolled in college, pursuing a technical degree.