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Associate Engineering and Program Management Summer Intern

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Engineering
  • Pooler

AI generated summary

  • You must be a B.S. Engineering student, have basic communication and math skills, knowledge of computer software, and be able to meet physical demands and safety protocols.
  • You will use project management tools to drive continuous improvement projects, collaborate globally, assist with reporting, develop business cases, and support documentation, while ensuring safety and integrity.

Requirements

  • Education and/or Experience: Student in a B.S. Engineering or similar program at a University.
  • Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
  • Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
  • Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations. Logically summarize inspection and work scope information for on-going projects.
  • Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software; Spreadsheet software, PowerPoint software and Word Processing software.
  • The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee’s working environment maybe loud. The employee may be required to adhere to MHPSA and customer safety procedures including but not limited to, the use of personal protection equipment (hardhat, safety glasses, goggles, hearing and fall protection).

Responsibilities

  • Use project management tools to work directly with factory and sourcing teams to identify, develop, and lead projects to drive a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with teams across business entities, including globally, to drive projects to successful completion.
  • Assist in the coordination and communication of PCCI Summit activities and other cross collaboration leadership meetings.
  • Assist in maintaining tracking and reporting systems including defining key metrics and providing clear/concise dashboards to report progress.
  • Assist with the development of business cases to justify investment of resources for developing current or new product lines to meet business targets.
  • Support development of procedures and documentation of new products and expansion projects.
  • Perform other such duties as may be required.
  • Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures reporting all unsafe activities to Management and/or Human Resources.
  • Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
  • Contribute to building a positive team spirit.
  • Communicate effectively with all levels of employees.
  • Protect confidential information by not communicating, disclosing to, or using for benefit of 3rd parties.
  • Maintain the highest degree of honesty and integrity at all times.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Associate Engineering and Program Management Summer Intern position?

The primary focus is to assist in developing, evaluating, and improving manufacturing and manufacturing support activities to enhance unit cost, cycle time, or general manufacturability.

What types of projects will I be involved in as an intern?

As an intern, you will be involved in identifying, developing, and leading projects aimed at driving a culture of continuous improvement within the factory and sourcing teams.

What is the expected educational background for this internship?

The internship is aimed at students currently enrolled in a B.S. Engineering or a similar program at a university.

Will I be working independently or as part of a team?

You will collaborate with teams across various business entities and participate in team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.

What types of skills will be important for this position?

Important skills include project management, effective communication, mathematical reasoning, and proficiency in computer software like spreadsheets, PowerPoint, and word processing.

What physical demands should I expect in this job?

The job requires regular standing, walking, bending, and the ability to lift or move up to 25 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally.

Are there any safety protocols I need to be aware of?

Yes, you will need to comply with all safety policies and procedures, which include using personal protective equipment and reporting any unsafe activities.

How will progress be tracked in this role?

Progress will be tracked through maintaining systems that define key metrics and providing clear dashboards to report on project advancements.

Will I be involved in cross-collaboration activities?

Yes, you will assist in coordinating and communicating activities related to PCCI Summits and other cross-collaboration leadership meetings.

Is prior experience required for this internship?

No prior experience is required; however, a strong educational foundation in engineering or a related field is expected.

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2014
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world’s leading industrial firms. For more than 130 years, we have channeled big thinking into solutions that move the world forward – advancing the lives of everyone who shares our planet. We deliver innovative and integrated solutions across a wide range of industries, covering land, sea, sky and even space. MHI Group is 80,000 strong in more than 200 companies worldwide, operating in various sectors: power & energy, industrial machinery, urban infrastructure, aerospace and defense. We have a consolidated revenue of around 40 billion USD, and have consistently been a Fortune Global 500 company since the list's inception. We aim to contribute to environmental sustainability while achieving global growth, using our leading-edge technologies. By bringing people and ideas together as one, we continue to pave the way to a future of shared success.