Intern - Mfg. - Engineering - Golden State Foods

JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of our Engineering Manager or a Project Manager an Engineer Intern in manufacturing provides basic engineering analysis and support on a variety of plant-wide projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Develop various equipment and work standards
2. Work with operations leaders on training aids as required
3. Research, develop and document material balances and various efficiency standards
4. Investigate current minor equipment stoppages and document solutions
5. Other projects, task and duties as assigned

Qualifications and Requirements
• Working on a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited college with a minimum 3.0 GPA (will be verified)
• Engineering student
• 0 to 3 years’ experience.
• Previous internship experience is a plus.
• Successful completion of EIT exam highly desirable.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Understanding of DOE principals.
• Very capable in use of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Enthusiasm for the opportunity and willingness to go beyond the responsibilities identified
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong initiative, self-starter and highly motivated
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Ability to work independently and in a team and perform well in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Confidence to work with and influence senior team members
• Available for a 20+ hours/week internship

Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert):
• PC spreadsheet / word processing/PowerPoint software (B)
• Project coordination & management concepts (B)
• Engineered work standards concepts and techniques (B)
• CAD software tools (J)

Skill and ability to:
• Effectively Communicate
• Teamwork
• Work well with all levels of the organization; from production associates up to senior management.
• Positive attitude
• Continuous Improvement – Seek opportunities to develop new processes to enhance any area of the operation.
• Self Direction – Operate with minimal supervision.
• Diagnostics & Observations – Evaluate existing operations to identify new opportunities.
• Multi-Tasking – Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Act in accordance with GSF’s Values and Creed