Manufacturing Engineer Intern

Job Description

About Company

Excelitas Technologies is a global technology leader with a significant workforce of more than 7,500 employees. The company is dedicated to delivering market-driven solutions that address the illumination, optical, detection, and imaging needs of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and end-users across a diverse range of sectors. These sectors include biomedical, semiconductor, industrial, consumer products, scientific, security, defense, and aerospace.

Excelitas’s core mission is to “ENABLE your future through light,” emphasizing its commitment to innovation in photonics. The company prides itself on being the choice for leading technology companies seeking cutting-edge photonic innovation. They foster a culture that invests in their employees and careers, providing essential training, mentoring, development, and support to ensure success.

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Job Description

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer Intern
Location: Gaithersburg, MD, US, 20878
Job Function: Operations – Engineering
Job Type: Temporary Full Time

Primary Responsibilities:

The Manufacturing Engineer Intern will play a crucial role in driving the Continuous Improvement (CI) Program and providing direction and leadership for Quality Management within the site operations. Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating all aspects of the company’s Quality Assurance program, encompassing supplier quality management, customer/field quality issues, and Production Quality management.
• Driving the Continuous Improvement program by developing a Lean culture within the organization. This involves administering the CI program, training and coaching employees, and facilitating Kaizen events throughout the organization.
• Establishing plans, policies, and procedures at all levels to ensure that the Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement programs meet or exceed internal and external customers’ needs and expectations.
• Championing the lean toolbox and actively driving a Lean System.

Role and Specific Responsibilities:

• Develop standard work benchmarks and perform line balancing to optimize productivity.
• Determine labor and machine time standards to facilitate accurate resource planning and fulfill customer requirements.
• Lead and coordinate ergonomic improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team to support the ISO 9001 QMS Program and the Engineering Change Management Process.
• Lead Value Stream Mappings (VSMs) and process designs for production processes.
• Support productivity improvement initiatives, including analyzing, implementing, and eliminating the 7+1 wastes within manufacturing processes.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a relevant Engineering degree program at an accredited university. Industrial, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain majors are typically a good fit, but similar majors will also be considered.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety protocols, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and blueprints.
• Strong understanding of lean principles, including lean/flow throughputs, Value Stream Mappings (VSMs), Just-In-Time (JIT), Kaizen, Problem Solving, Six Sigma, 5S methodology, and Visual Management.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Beginner to intermediate level knowledge of ERP Systems, preferably SAP.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills.
• Advanced understanding of Microsoft Outlook and Office Suite.

Compensation:

The hourly rate for this position is $24-$28, depending on experience.

Excelitas is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to diversity, including Minorities, Females, Disability, Gender Identity, and Sexual Orientation.