Website Danfoss
Job Description
Danfoss in Ames, Iowa is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Intern to join our operational services team. The operational services team in Ames manages all painting and packaging processes and shipping/receiving operations. This internship will provide the opportunity to work on medium to large-scale projects related to safety, packaging optimization, paint automation, and assembly processes improvements.
Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following.
Design and implementation of manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, and productivity
Performing calculations and statistical analysis to analyze system and process performance
Specifying assembly procedures and setting up manufacturing execution systems
Collecting and analyzing paint and packaging processes performance data
Supporting new packaging automation projects.
Improving paint lines productivity.
Run discrete event simulations using Simio
Optimize packaging materials usage.
Background & Skills
Pursuing a bachelor‡s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Agriculture Engineering or Industrial Technology
Problem-solving skills, ability to set and meet deadlines.
Basic knowledge of any CAD package; AutoCAD and/or Inventor, Siemens NX, Solidworks or CATIA
General Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts (5s, Kaizen, Kanban, PDCA, Poka-Yoke, etc..)
Familiarity with standard operating procedures and controlled documents (MIFA, Control plan and PFMEA)
Familiar with basic hand tools
Discrete Event Simulation (using Simio or Arena) knowledge is a plus
Familiarity with additive manufacturing concepts is a plus.
Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow
At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways – driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.