About the role#
Steffes is hiring a Manufacturing Engineering Intern or Co-op to join our team in Dickinson, North Dakota. This is a full-time, paid, on-site position. You will work directly in the production shop to learn our processes, monitor capacity, and recommend improvements.
What you'll do#
- Create and maintain manufacturing process definitions, including Standard Assembly Procedures, Standard Operating Procedures, and Basic Operating Procedures.
- Lead productivity improvement projects, including implementing training and tracking progress.
- Participate in LEAN events such as Kaizens, value stream mapping, 5S, and VAVE.
- Document and manage Non-conformance requests, Engineering Change Requests, and Engineering Change Notices.
- Design plant layouts for equipment, material flow, and storage.
- Perform time and motion analysis studies to help the company meet quality and safety objectives.
What you'll need#
- Completion of at least 2 years of engineering coursework in Mechanical, Industrial, or Computer Engineering.
- Ability to lift 70 pounds from floor to waist, carry 50 pounds, and push or pull up to 100 pounds.
- Physical ability to climb ladders and stairs, as well as stoop, crouch, kneel, and bend.
- Visual acuity to inspect completed work.
- Ability to work in a production environment with varying internal and external conditions.
Location & details#
- Location: Dickinson, North Dakota.
- Term: Rolling.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
About Steffes
Steffes is an original equipment manufacturer that focuses on steel fabrication and electrical services. The company operates facilities in Dickinson, North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota, and Shelby, North Carolina. It serves clients in the oil and gas, contract manufacturing, and electric thermal storage sectors. The firm employs between 501 and 1,000 people.
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