Manufacturing Engineering Student Associate - Wilson Sporting Goods Co.

At Wilson, we are here to empower every human to live like an athlete. Passion. Creativity. Integrity. Teamwork. Ambition. Innovation. These are the qualities that have made Wilson Sporting Goods Co. the number one sports equipment brand in the world. We come together to win, grow, and celebrate. We all play for Team Wilson. We all have a role to play within our organization and are working towards the same goal. One team, one dream.

We believe that being an athlete isn’t something you do, it’s who you are. It’s a universal code of conduct, a way of seeing the world and how you show up every day. We seek out diverse voices and welcome all perspectives. Our team is composed of individuals with unique backgrounds, points of view and experiences. These perspectives create a rich and diverse culture in which we learn from one another through empathy and inclusion.

Evolving the sports world and being the best partner for players, athletes, and our community is no small task. We are continually looking to add enthusiastic, ambitious, team-first individuals who desire to make a difference —and who love to help others win. Together, we will create a better world through sport. Join us.

We are currently seeking  Manufacturing Engineering Student to work part-time at our facility in Sparta, TN. 

As part of Lean Manufacturing, you will be responsible for documenting standard processes, performing time studies of various processes, analyzing and making recommendations for material flow and presentation, and for development of work cell layouts of the plant. This position will work closely with the Lean Manufacturing Engineer to accomplish plant objectives by improving processes within the facility.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Layout CAD

• Takes measurements of machines, worktables, columns, racks, and other work cell attributes
• Translates those measurements into CAD software to form blocks and uses appropriate file naming structure when saving and editing blocks
• Arranges blocks in 2D CAD layout in reference to one another and to other plant landmarks such as columns, walls or existing machine locations
• Uses appropriate layers as denoted in Wilson Sporting Goods Co. standards to ensure consistency across layouts.

Training & Hands-on experience in Lean Tools

• Introduction to lean tools: 5S, Standard Work, PDCA, Gemba, KPI’s. 8 wastes, Kaizen, and Takt time
• Additional Lean Tools: Poka Yoke (error proofing), Kanban/Pull systems, JIT, Bottleneck analysis, SMED, and Material Presentation (point of use storage)
• Other topics/tools as time allows or as specific projects require their use

Time Studies

• Training on how to perform a basic time study
• Taking video of operators as they perform their work
• Breakdown of work content: understanding what steps are necessary and what is considered waste. Being able to classify work as: Value-Added, Non-Value Added (required), and Non-Value Added (not required) and developing strategies to eliminate Non-Value Added (not required) steps in the process.
• Using Time Study data to derive a database of labor standards that are used to set standard costs for products within the facility and calculate efficiency metrics on operators, processes, departments, and the plant as a whole.

The ideal candidate is currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, or a related area.

Other qualifications include:

• Desire to do hands-on problem solving
• Familiarity with computer technology and willingness to learn new systems
• Experience with hand tools and/or power tools is a plus
• Exceptional Service Orientation: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to empathize with shop floor personnel and team in sometimes intense situations.
• Strong Listening and Communication skills: Can understand exactly what internal customers as well as what their team requires and effectively communicates the vision for their team
• Patience and Tact: Skills to be utilized when dealing with difficult situations
• Creative Thinking and Problem Solving: Develops new ideas to improve metrics within the plant such as efficiency, quality, on time delivery, and quality of life for the shop floor personnel.
• Motivated and Professional: A commitment to improve your problem solving and engineering skills while accomplishing projects within the plant.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Openness to constructive feedback and coaching from mentor
• Ability to prioritize project work and take direction from manager when priorities change

• • • • Educational assistance – work part-time and earn up to $4,500 per year to pay for your tuition (eligibility defined by Company Policy)
      • Paid company holidays (according to Company Policy)
      • Flexible scheduling options
      • Discounts on Wilson and Amer Sports products

Amer Sports is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.