Essential Functions & Objectives
- Work alongside the existing quality personnel to help develop the tools needed for production to better capture quality data.
- Create documentation on First Article (F.A.) runs and Standard Operating Procedures (S.O.P).
- Utilize lean tools in both Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective Action Plans (CAP)
- Complete and submit documentation on cycle time analysis as well as on process control parameters.
- Investigate the entire process of at least one weatherization product from raw material to packaged finished goods. Utilizing that, identify the biggest areas of scrap based on dollar value.
- Collaborate with operations, maintenance, safety, engineering, and other quality personnel to help support plant-wide continuous improvement.
- Assist in developing a fleshed-out inspection process/plan for both our vinyl and aluminum extrusion departments that help to produce many of our weatherization items.
- Complete a minimum of 80 hrs. floor time to split between all departments and manufacturing processes that M-D has.
- Prepare and present a summary of the internship including projects worked on, tasks completed, and overall learnings.
- Strong team building skills (with both peers and other departments).
- Strong analytic skills.
- Process development and documentation skills - and discipline to implement procedures.
- Ability to develop strategy for building a continuous improvement culture.
- Experience with developing / documenting procedures.
- Use of Quality Engineering methods in inspection.
- Computer proficiency.
- Quality orientation and high attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Experience working with high performance teams.
- Problem analysis and problem resolution skills.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft office suite (specifically Word and Excel)
- Experience in a machine shop or a manufacturing environment
- Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, frequently changing production environment
- Must be currently enrolled at an accredited University and actively pursuing a relevant engineering/STEM degree.