Every day we get opportunities to make a positive impact on our colleagues partners customers and society. Together were pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas including energy food water and shipping.
As we push forward the innovative open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So as we shape a more resourceful less wasteful world we build our careers too.
About the job
As an integral member of our Operations Team the Industrial Engineering Intern will play a pivotal role in supporting Project Managers Production Team Managers and our Manufacturing Engineer within a fastpaced assembly and manufacturing environment. Your contributions will directly support the efficiency quality and overall success of our organization.
This is a role based in Richmond VA.
As a part of the team you will:
Learn how to create and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) by working alongside experienced team members to understand manufacturing workflows and documentation standards.
Develop skills in conducting time studies and identifying process improvements gaining exposure to realworld manufacturing efficiency tools and methodologies.
Build foundational project coordination experience applying basic project management principles under the guidance of Project Managers and Operations leaders.
Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to understand how Production Engineering and Project Management work together in a manufacturing environment.
Receive handson training in safe work practices quality expectations and operational ethics learning how these principles guide daily decisionmaking.
Strengthen your ability to take direction manage priorities and contribute to team goals with support and coaching from experienced operations professionals.
What you know:
You are a rising college junior or senior with preference for students pursuing a Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering and you bring:
Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration and documentation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word Excel Access and PowerPoint.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also thriving in a team environment.
We care about diversity inclusion and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidates fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games.
Whats in it for you
At Alfa Laval we carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors to determine your total compensation package. We rely on market indicators to determine compensation and consider your specific job family background skills and experience to get it right. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary and will also be dependent on your location. The hourly rate for this role is $25.00 USD per hour.
Alfa Laval is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications merit or business need without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.
EEO/Vet/Disabled Employer
Required Experience:
Intern
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