ABOUT THE ROLE

Amsted Automotive Group, Beaver Dam Powder Metal, is seeking a summer intern for the Engineering Department to assist in the development and optimization of manufacturing processes, and in corrective action/root cause analysis, which drive our engineered products to the highest possible performance levels.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Support in establishing and conducting design of experiments criteria with Engineering
• Review and create work instructions for repeatable testing results
• Support manufacturing operations for cost reductions and continuous improvements
• Assists in the investigation and analysis of new/alternative materials, equipment, and processes
• Use statistical techniques to assist in gathering information about parts, processes, and troubleshoot as needed
• Support engineering issues involving all manufacturing operations and/or equipment
• Support additional engineering projects and development
• Support daily engineering review and process walks

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Excellent communication skills -verbal and written, reading comprehension, mathematical skills, technical competency, and good interpersonal skills are required to effectively carry out the responsibilities of this position.
• Ability to write a concise reports and proposals. Ability to make presentation to in-company personnel. Ability to facilitate transfer of technical or project information in the form of meetings with in-plant personnel.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Accuracy of work is paramount. Must be willing to assume responsibility for accuracy and quality of work assigned.
• Very detailed oriented and possess good organizational skills

WHAT ELSE YOU’LL NEED TO KNOW

• Manual dexterity, visual acuity, mental alertness
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally
• Work is performed in a typical manufacturing environment with exposure to several elements continuously present including heat, dirt, grease, oils, fluids and noise.

Experience

• Experience with CAD Software, preferrably Solidworks
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite

• Experience with Minitab Software

Education

• Some college or better in Mechanical Engineering
• Some college or better in Engineering

Behaviors

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well