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INTERNSHIP SUMMARY
Parker has an opportunity for a Mechanical or Industrial Engineering student seeking a 2023 Summer Internship at our Aerospace Filtration Division in Greensboro, NC. The internship will help support our continuous improvement journey for the facility and will be provided with training and mentorship that will translate to real-world skills and experiences.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist manufacturing team to solve safety, quality, delivery & productivity issues using Parker's problem-solving skills.
- Evaluate existing processes and to configure manufacturing systems to reduce cost, improve safety and sustainability, and develop best practices within the production process.
- Assists in the design and improvement of layout of machines and equipment to support better flow.
- Supports the plant in establishing, improving, and sustaining workplace 5S and organization
- Ensures plant is actively engaged in Continuous Improvement activities and driving sustainable results
- Provide technical and administrative support to include data collection and data entry.
- Enable team members to achieve high performing teams (HPT's) goals through problem solving.
- Participate and assist in facilitating Kaizens through Site & Value Stream transformation plans.
- Assist manufacturing team on the floor to meet daily production requirements.
- Review, revise, and draft standard operating procedures, including work instructions etc.
- Train operators, supervisors, and other employees on basic lean principles & problem-solving tools.
- Perform all other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIRMENTS:
- Citizenship: US Citizen or Permanent Resident Alien
- Applicants should be pursuing a degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
- At minimum, an Undergraduate Engineering student entering Junior year
- Candidates must be able to obtain local housing to commute daily to the facility and able to work full time
- Ability to work MS Office, CAD (SolidWorks) experience preferred
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to work independently
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Able to work and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
- Understanding of Lean methodologies and continuous improvement - knowledge of lean manufacturing and problem-solving tools (e.g. fishbone, 5Why's, 5S, Visual Management, Continuous Flow, Takt Time, Line Balancing, TPM, Value Stream Mapping, Quick Changeover) a plus.
- Strong statistical, analytical, decision-making skills.
- Six Sigma Green Belt, a plus.
ABOUT US
Parker Hannifin: Parker is the world's leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of mobile, industrial, and aerospace markets. Parker's engineering expertise and broad range of core technologies uniquely positions the company to solve some of the world's greatest engineering challenges.
Aerospace Filtration Division (AFD) Business Profile: With over 85 years of experience, Parker AFD manufactures and sells products that filter, purify, and remove water from hydrocarbon fuels, oils and other fluids. Parker AFD serves a variety of markets throughout the world with a broad range of fluid clarification products and remains a leader in filtration with premier quality standards and state-of-the art engineering, prototyping and test lab.
Our products are utilized in most commercial, business and military aircraft applications and to support our customers. Parker AFD maintains a worldwide distribution network that is available to provide 24 -hour support.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.
("Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor")
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