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We are looking for a Continuous Improvement Engineering Intern to join our team!
Who we are:?Brazeway is the world's largest producer of frost-free evaporator coils and a top global supplier of aluminum heat transfer tubing and components of the appliance, HVAC, and automotive air conditioning industries. At Brazeway, it's about more than what we get done - it's about how we do it. Throughout the organization, we pride ourselves in delivering work based on our Core Values. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diverse backgrounds and do not discriminate.
What we provide: A strong, collaborative team culture. A safe and progressive work environment.
What drives us: The philosophy that our people are our most important asset. We believe that hiring great people and giving them the opportunity and freedom to be creative, will make great things happen. Our best designs and most impactful innovations are developed in an environment where no idea is too far-fetched, no effort is wasted, and no vision is too far off. The outcome from this approach has propelled us to the forefront of ingenuity for all the sectors we serve.
Where we are located: Our facility is located in Shelbyville, Indiana. This area is a great location for commuters and residents of the Indianapolis area. Within a 30-45-minute commute are opportunities to live in the heart of a vibrant city or live in a suburb with all the amenities. We also have manufacturing facilities located in Hopkinsville, Kentucky and Monterrey, Mexico. Our Corporate Headquarters reside in Adrian, Michigan.
The Job Responsibilities include:
Continuous Improvement:?Applies fundamental CI knowledge & concepts related to improving company processes and enhancing overall productivity.
Sustainability: Effectively leads and engages in the idea and concept of moving towards being a green business.
Technical: Performs Lean Six Sigma project data analysis and interpretation.
Administrative: Supports the CI & Sustainability department in improvement projects
The Right Fit for this Position:
We are looking for a Continuous Improvement Engineering Intern to join our team!
Who we are:?Brazeway is the world's largest producer of frost-free evaporator coils and a top global supplier of aluminum heat transfer tubing and components of the appliance, HVAC, and automotive air conditioning industries. At Brazeway, it's about more than what we get done - it's about how we do it. Throughout the organization, we pride ourselves in delivering work based on our Core Values. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diverse backgrounds and do not discriminate.
What we provide: A strong, collaborative team culture. A safe and progressive work environment.
What drives us: The philosophy that our people are our most important asset. We believe that hiring great people and giving them the opportunity and freedom to be creative, will make great things happen. Our best designs and most impactful innovations are developed in an environment where no idea is too far-fetched, no effort is wasted, and no vision is too far off. The outcome from this approach has propelled us to the forefront of ingenuity for all the sectors we serve.
Where we are located: Our facility is located in Shelbyville, Indiana. This area is a great location for commuters and residents of the Indianapolis area. Within a 30-45-minute commute are opportunities to live in the heart of a vibrant city or live in a suburb with all the amenities. We also have manufacturing facilities located in Hopkinsville, Kentucky and Monterrey, Mexico. Our Corporate Headquarters reside in Adrian, Michigan.
The Job Responsibilities include:
Continuous Improvement:?Applies fundamental CI knowledge & concepts related to improving company processes and enhancing overall productivity.
- Provides ideas to improve products, services & processes
- Generates standard operating procedures for use of CI tools
- Creates educational material for employees to lean & utilize CI tools in their work and processes
- Be a one-stop-shop guide for employee to learn and bounce CI ideas and projects
- Generates creative content for promoting use of CI throughout the business
Sustainability: Effectively leads and engages in the idea and concept of moving towards being a green business.
- Creates awareness & develop ideas to move the business towards lower environmental impact
- Adds positively to the global and local economy and environment
- Ties in Sustainability to how we do business & the impact on all stakeholders
- Communicates information creatively throughout the business
Technical: Performs Lean Six Sigma project data analysis and interpretation.
- Utilizes excel, Minitab & PowerPoint
- Assists in the development and deployment of the Lean Six Sigma toolset (such as Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Standard Work).
- Assists in Lean Six Sigma project documentation.
- Works to streamline current processes and make process improvements as identified.
- Tracks progress throughout assignment and provide a report out to Brazeway Leadership at end of assignment.
Administrative: Supports the CI & Sustainability department in improvement projects
The Right Fit for this Position:
- Is willing to travel other Brazeway locations as needed - estimated to be <10% of the time.
- What a candidate must have to be qualified for the role:
- Working towards a bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technical Degree
- Experience with Six Sigma, Lean and Continuous Improvement problem solving tools
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
- The ability to interface with all levels of the organization and externally with customers and suppliers
- A strong work ethic and a strong commitment to a team environment
- Self-Motivated Student with ability to juggle many tasks
- Ability to draw conclusions and create reports and presentations - technical thinking ability
- Prefer Experience in: Sustainability, Environmental, Statistics, and Thermodynamics
- Must be flexible as business opportunities develop and able to multi-task with other duties and projects when they become available.
- Actively follows and manages to our Process Based Leadership, Code of Conduct and our 5S+Safety Program.
- Track progress throughout assignment and provide a report out to Brazeway Leadership at end of assignment.
- Improve professional presence through working with cross-functional teams on various projects, presentations, and initiatives.
- Support other Continuous Improvement efforts as required.
