Engineering Intern Central Fabrication

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

• Responsible for financial statement preparation of manufacturing facility.   

• Maintain and administer the Fixed Asset System for the entire company.   

• Communicate with Company officials to understand and manage the financial statements, payables and other financial processes that are outside the scope of plant level control. Respond to requests for information.  

• Ensure proper processes and steps are followed for purchase order entry, invoicing, receivables, payables, inventory reconciliation and other functions that fall into the category of plant-level financial responsibilities.  

• Coordinate with an Office Assistant to ensure data entry is completed timely and accurately. Delegate tasks to the Office Assistant as needed.  

• Communicate with Company officials to understand, prepare for and manage payables and other financial processes that are outside the scope of plant level control. Respond to requests for information.  

• Compile and report information for costing trailers and trailer components. Communicate with necessary departments to assemble this information.  

• Review expenses, expense categories, invoicing and vendor information and ask questions when necessary.  

• Responsible for vendor invoice processing, monitoring vendor balances and vendor payments.   

• Communicate with vendors regarding financial matters and effectively resolve issues with them.  

• Maintain vendor and customer master files.  

• Other duties as assigned.  

YOUR SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS) 

• Education: Pursuing a degree in Industrial, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering 

• Travel: None.

• Skills:  

  • Ability to read manufacturing prints.

  • Basic knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes.

  • Computer skills including MS Office and Solidworks.

  • Analytical analysis and problem-solving skills.

  • Strong communication and organizational skills

  • Problem Solving: Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at the first answers.  

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS 

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.    

• Physical demands: While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close and distance vision. 

• Work environment: Spend 85% of time in office environment and 15% of time in manufacturing environment. May be exposed to possible shop hazards including high noise, heavy machinery and shop traffic. Frequent use of a computer  

ABOUT GREAT DANE 

With a history dating back to 1900, Great Dane has established itself as a transportation solutions leader of today – delivering innovative products and exceptional services that help our customers and employees succeed. We not only engineer durable and high-quality trailers and truck bodies; we foster relationships that last a lifetime.  

WHY WORK FOR US? 

Great Dane is a leading manufacturer of dry-freight vans, refrigerated trailers, and flatbeds with 10 manufacturing facilities and 20 service centers throughout the United States. With a legacy like ours comes a dedication to the hard-working individuals that make Great Dane what it is today. Our jobs are waiting to be filled by driven, challenge-focused & enthusiastic people like you.  

Our culture is comprised of “Champions” and offers a rewarding workplace rooted in core values of safety, leadership, integrity, quality, and passion. Every employee has opportunities to learn, to grow, to succeed and to be engaged in a collaborative environment.  

BENEFITS OVERVIEW 

• Competitive compensation  

• Benefits, including but not limited to dental, vision, and medical with employer contributions 

• Retirement programs, including a Pension Plan and 401(k) Plan with employer match  

• Tuition Reimbursement 

• Paid holidays and vacation 

• And more!