Position:Engineer Intern Product Development Description:
Hog Slat Inc. the worlds largest provider of equipment and turnkey facilities to the swine industry is seeking qualified candidates to join our Engineering team for the summer of 2025. Interns will spend 12 weeks working with members of our product development division learning daytoday operations and cultivating professional and personal growth through oneonone mentoring sessions.
Hours:40 hours/week with some additional travel time probable.
Locations:Newton Grove NC and Clinton NC
Responsibilities:
- Work with inventor modeling and 2D drawing.
- Participate in Quality Control objectives and production problem resolution to maximize production efficiency.
- Assist in the Design layout of equipment materials and workspace to obtain maximum efficiency.
- Review production schedules engineering specifications orders and other related information to obtain knowledge of manufacturing methods procedures and activities.
- Assist in the estimation of production costs and effect improvements for management review action and control.
- Monitor production costs (both labor and materials) to insure effective labor utilization and schedule attainment.
- Participate in operator training and quality activities as related to assembly.
- Assist with Continuous Improvement (methods improvement) activities
Qualifications: The ideal candidate will possess the following experience/educational characteristics:
- At least a sophomore standing at an accredited 4year university
- Pursuing degree(s) in Agricultural Engineering Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related fields
- Agricultural background desired but not necessary
- Must have a thorough understanding assembly equipment ergonomics methods and procedures
- Sufficient organizational skills to prioritize schedule plan coordinate implement and followup assigned projects
- Excellent math skills; especially in the statistical analysis of data charting and graphing
- Demonstrate exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Demonstrate negotiation and problem solving skills
- Proficient in use of Microsoft Office Applications and CAD Software strongly preferred
Hog Slat Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Disabilities/Veterans.
| Required Experience:
Intern