About the role#
Reporting to the Director of Quality, Health, Safety, Environment, and Lean, you will document and standardize assembly procedures to support our manufacturing operations. This role balances time between the production floor and the office. You will spend roughly 50 percent of your time observing operations, gathering data, and capturing visual aids, and the remaining 50 percent drafting and managing technical documentation.
What you'll do#
- Gather information for work instructions by consulting with supervisors, team leads, and production staff.
- Observe assembly and fabrication processes to understand sequences and best practices.
- Capture photos, videos, and other media to illustrate procedural steps.
- Write and update work instructions based on company standards.
- Create clear, structured documents that are easy for production teams to use.
- Integrate technical drawings, sketches, and screenshots into your documentation.
- Validate content with stakeholders to ensure accuracy.
- Propose updates to methods as manufacturing processes evolve.
- Maintain technical documentation within company systems.
What you'll need#
- A DEC or bachelor degree in Industrial Engineering, a DEC in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Understanding of mechanical principles and manufacturing assembly processes.
- Ability to interpret mechanical plans and technical documentation.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work with diverse teams in a production environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
- High attention to detail and rigor in technical writing.
- Autonomy and strong organizational skills.
- Experience in a manufacturing setting or technical documentation is an asset, as is proficiency in English.
Location & details#
- Location: Drummondville, Quebec, Canada.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship.
- Term: Rolling.
About GEA Group
GEA Group operates as a supplier of technology for the food processing industry and other sectors. The company builds machinery, plants, and components for process technology. It maintains a focus on resource-efficient solutions for production processes. Based in Dusseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, the firm employs over 10,000 people as a public company.
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