Summer Intern - New Product Development - Fastenmaster

Job Description
Engineering Intern- New Product Development Innovation
FastenMaster Division
OMG Inc. is a leading manufacturer of fastening products and technologies for the commercial roofing and other construction industries worldwide. Based in Massachusetts, with manufacturing facilities in Agawam, MA, Addison, IL, and Rockford, MN, OMG is an equal opportunity employer valuing integrity, teamwork, diversity, trust, respect, communication, accountability, proactive performance and a passion for excellence!
Opportunity
Engineering at OMG is focused on developing compelling and innovative New Products and improving our existing products to better meet the needs of our customers and the markets we serve. Interns in this area evaluate potential products for compliance and/or customer driven specifications and requirements by performing testing and inspections and reporting on data collected.
Responsibilities
• Promote Safety as the Number 1 priority of OMG.
• Conduct periodic physical measurements of product using devices such as scales, verniers, dial indicators, calipers, electronic indicators, pressure sensing instruments, and other more complex instruments, both mechanical and electronic.
• Manipulate and transmit data, and prepare unbiased graphical analysis of tested samples, utilizing computer software programs.
• Review proposed test procedures.
• Participate in studies to verify measurement processes and continuously improve turn around time, precision and accuracy.
• Ensure the integrity of the retained physical sample filing system.
• Create spreadsheets and data collection programs to simplify the dissemination of information accumulated in laboratory testing.
• Maintain necessary files, records, and computer databases of historical information.
• Perform other tasks as required.
Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior work or studies in Engineering and/or Manufacturing preferred.
• Strong initiative with good written and verbal communication, and basic math skills.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to solve practical problems.
• Solid time management skills and ability to prioritize workloads.
• Ability to observe processes and product as manufactured.
• Advanced PC skills including experience with MS Office Suite (strong Excel skills required).
• Ability to walk, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance; and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Good close vision and depth perception skills.
• Ability to work and contribute as part of a team.
• Positive "can do" attitude!