Water technology is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world, and as a leading global water technology company, A. O. Smith is at the center of the trend. We are a $3billion, publicly-traded (NYSE: AOS) company with over 145 years of history and more than 15,000 employees worldwide. Our mission is to be a leading provider of innovative and energy efficient products used to heat, treat, and conserve water.
McBee, South Carolina is home to 500+ A. O. Smith employees in Manufacturing and Product Engineering for our Commercial Water Heaters and Boilers, a category where we are the industry leader with over 50% market share. Our Manufacturing Engineering department currently has 8 Engineers that are constantly evaluating and improving the processes and procedures of the production process, from fabrication to assembly.
The Manufacturing Engineer Intern / Co-op will allow you to apply skills and knowledge you're learning in College, while contributing to exciting, real-world projects. We will provide hands-on experience to fit your career goals, complement your academic work and enhance your learning. We have two work options available:
A co-op would work full-time, either June 2021to December 2021, or January 2021to August 2021
An intern would work year-round, full-time (40 hours/week) in summer and part-time (15+ hours/week) during the school year
Responsibilities
Gain industry and organizational knowledge through daily business interactions and job assignments.
Develop business, financial and analytical skills needed for career of his or her choice.
Support assigned team inproject creation and staffing, project closing, project plan development, etc.
Works independently and is responsible for meeting deadlines and setting priorities.
Updates manager regarding project status on a regular basis.
Demonstrates ability to respond quickly and appropriately to the needs as identified.
Job Duties
Apply sound ergonomic and safety practices in all functions of manufacturing process, equipment and facilities.
Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods using data collection,analysis and experience.
Assist Engineers in researching New Technologies and Processes in support of improving Manufacturing Efficiencies, Productivity, Cost Savings and/or Product Quality.
Develop Capital Cost Justification for New Product Tooling, Equipment, Cost Savings Initiatives, etc.
Analyze and plan workforce utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
Product Development System (PDS) Team Member ensuring Design for Manufacturability (DFM), tooling and equipment needs are met to ensure efficient manufacturing processes and successful product launch.
Partners with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
Estimate production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
Partners with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
Understand and implement Quality andLean Manufacturing Principles such as Continuous Improvement, Blitzes, KanBan, Line Balancing, TPM, Takt Time, etc.
Work closely with maintenance personnel in troubleshooting problems as needed and equipment installation and set-up.
Qualifications
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree or Associate's Degree of Engineering program
3D CAD experience (ex: Solidworks) and 2D CAD experience (ex: AutoCad) a plus
Strong oral and written communication skills
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Adaptability and ability to learn quickly in high-pressure environments
Self-starter who has demonstrated the ability to contribute as an effective team member
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Demonstrated motivation and initiative to succeed
Knowledge and interest in A. O. Smith Corporation
Willingness and ability to give presentations to colleagues, managers and directors
Comfortable working with confidential information
We Offer
Competitive pay rate and an opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects within a manufacturing environment that has a variety of different manufacturing processes. We are not able to offer a housing stipend for this role.