Simpson Manufacturing Company, Inc.
Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering InternPosted
10 weeks 5 days ago
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Job Description
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Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.
Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.
Learn about our company culture directly from our team.
YOU
As a Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering Intern you will be responsible for identifying and eliminating areas of waste, developing lean skills through exposure, training and hands on learning and developing project management and presentation skills and participating in Kaizen and 5S events. This paid summer internship provides an excellent opportunity for students to gain valuable work experience in the field of manufacturing. Interns will get the opportunity to take their creative ideas from the drawing board and use them to solve real world problems while collaborating with our experienced professionals. We'll treat you as one of us, involving you in discussions, encouraging your technical growth and expanding your abilities.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING (% of Time)
Design and develop processes and systems to improve manufacturing and warehousing methods around safety, quality, delivery, productivity and inventory reduction. (25%)
Analyze manufacturing data to support cross-functional operations teams in order to break down and develop strategies to improve Key Performance Indicators. (25%)
Participate in Kaizen/Rapid Improvement events with the goal to implement quick wins in our operations. (15%)
Perform time observation studies. (15%)
Support ongoing projects within the continuous improvement team to efficiently drive out waste. (10%)
Assist in effectively communicating and implementing the changes and present results to management at the end of the internship. (10%)
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
If you can do everything listed above, you've got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:
* High School Diploma or GED required.
* Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering at an accredited institution; rising juniors, rising seniors or graduate students preferred.
* Project experience required, prior internship or work experience preferred.
* Demonstrated ability to use AutoCAD, Excel and PowerPoint.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear, and sometimes walk and stand. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a professional office environment where standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers/scanners, etc. are frequently used.
TRAVEL REQUIRED
This job requires no travel.
WORK STATUS & LOCATION
This part-time, non-exempt position is located in Columbus, OH.
RELOCATION
Relocation is not available for this position.
PAY
$18 / hour
In keeping with the Company's commitment to the communities in which it does business, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that to the fullest extent required by local law, employment decisions are based on merit and business needs and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender (which state law may define to include gender identity/expression, transgender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, and gender stereotyping), sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, covered marital status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful background investigation and drug test. Simpson Strong-Tie's drug policy is based upon Federal Law, and therefore will screen applicants for amphetamines, including methamphetamines, cocaine, phencyclidine, opiates, and marijuana. Where applicable, drug testing for marijuana may be modified to conform with state and local laws.
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