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Werfen

Feb 17

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Science
    Engineering
  • Bedford, +1

AI generated summary

  • You should be pursuing a degree in mechanical, chemical, biomedical, or industrial engineering with at least 2 semesters completed and possess multitasking skills.
  • You will assist in process improvements using Lean-Six Sigma, conduct engineering studies, perform data analysis, create presentations, and initiate change orders while collaborating with various departments.

Requirements

  • Education: The ideal candidate will be working towards a degree in mechanical, chemical, biomedical, industrial engineering or equivalent with a minimum of 2 college semesters complete.
  • Ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the operational excellence manufacturing engineering team with process monitoring/improvements using Lean-Six Sigma methodologies.
  • The Intern will be involved in the day-to-day activities of the team included aiding other departments as they relate to department projects. We expect the intern to gain an in-depth knowledge of the product and its associated processes, particularly the process activities in-which they will be directly involved. The intern will have opportunities to assist in nearly all aspects of the workflow.
  • Execute engineering studies on production process including waste walks, process mapping, and cycle time studies.
  • Create detailed cost/benefit analysis against project proposals.
  • Perform fixture development studies such as DOE to determine critical input parameters against specific output requirements.
  • Utilize data analysis tools such as Excel and/or Minitab to create practical conclusions from numeric data.
  • Summarize findings and create presentations to inform reviewers/team members of suggested improvements.
  • Initiate Change orders for experimental validations, process improvements, and/or Fixture IQ/OQ/PQ.
  • Requires Enthusiasm, motivation, initiative and ability to work within an interactive and energetic workplace.

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Manufacturing Engineering Intern internship?

The purpose of the internship is to provide meaningful professional hands-on experience to students with leadership potential and proven academic performance in Engineering and Life Sciences fields.

What kind of tasks will the intern be involved in?

The intern will assist the operational excellence manufacturing engineering team with process monitoring/improvements, participate in day-to-day activities, and aid other departments as they relate to department projects.

What methodologies will the intern use during the internship?

The intern will utilize Lean-Six Sigma methodologies for process monitoring and improvements.

What are the key responsibilities of the intern?

Key responsibilities include executing engineering studies, creating cost/benefit analyses, performing fixture development studies, utilizing data analysis tools, summarizing findings, and initiating change orders.

What tools will the intern be expected to use for data analysis?

The intern will utilize data analysis tools such as Excel and/or Minitab.

What educational background is required for this internship?

The ideal candidate should be working towards a degree in mechanical, chemical, biomedical, industrial engineering or equivalent, with a minimum of 2 college semesters completed.

What key attributes are expected from the intern?

The intern should demonstrate enthusiasm, motivation, initiative, the ability to multitask, and the capability to work within an interactive and energetic workplace.

Will the intern have opportunities for presentations?

Yes, the intern will have opportunities to summarize findings and create presentations to inform reviewers and team members of suggested improvements.

Is the internship focused more on technical or business skills?

The ideal candidates will combine both technical and business knowledge, along with analytical strength and creative problem-solving abilities.

What kind of studies will the intern conduct regarding production processes?

The intern will execute engineering studies including waste walks, process mapping, and cycle time studies.

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Werfen

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1966
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.