About the role#
The Strategic Engineer Intern supports operational objectives by leading continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing facilities. You will report to the Senior Plant Manager and focus on process improvement, equipment selection, and operating strategy. This role requires working on-site at the North Branch, Minnesota plant.
What you'll do#
- Lead projects involving process improvement, equipment selection, and commissioning.
- Manage the implementation of improvement programs through cross-functional project management.
- Provide daily technical support to plant and corporate stakeholders.
- Perform technical evaluations for new installations and system modifications.
- Assist in selecting, developing, and monitoring Key Performance Indicators.
- Create technical presentations to justify process capital and system improvements.
- Align local efforts across plants to establish best practices.
- Audit operational data to ensure consistency and adherence to standards.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in Industrial, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering.
- Strong analytical and project management skills.
- Ability to lead and execute process improvement activities in a chemical manufacturing environment.
- Availability to work core business hours with occasional after-hours meetings or conference calls.
Location & details#
- Location: North Branch, Minnesota.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time intern.
- Compensation: Paid position.
- Note: This role involves working near moving mechanical parts and exposure to various temperatures, airborne particles, and chemicals.
About Zinpro Corporation
Zinpro Corporation produces performance trace minerals and nutritional solutions for animal health. The company operates in the animal feed manufacturing industry and maintains a presence in over 70 countries. Founded in 1971, the organization is privately held and family-owned. It employs 537 people and maintains its headquarters in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
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