Res Manufacturing Company

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE:     Manufacturing Engineer Intern

DATE:                        10-03-2011

REPORTS TO:          Manufacturing Manager

POSITION PURPOSE/MISSION:

Gain exposure to internal operations at Res Manufacturing through hands on experience in manufacturing, engineering and other areas of the company.  This will be a full-time position during the summer with the opportunity for continued part-time work during the school year.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in training program that includes equipment operation and maintenance.
• Assist in key engineering projects.
• Assist in anticipated facility renovations.
• Present findings and lessons learned to top management at the end of the internship.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

• No direct supervisory duties

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

• Internal – Regularly interact with Materials, Quality, Engineering, Sales, Receiving and Manufacturing.
• External – Occassional interaction with suppliers and customers.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 

Minimum Technical Qualifications:   

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor degree in Engineering, prefer Manufacturing or Mechanical.
• Strong spatial and mechanical reasoning skills.

Preferred Technical Qualifications:

• Previous internship experience.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.

Required Behavioral Competencies:

• Communication – demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional work groups including suppliers, customers and associates, both verbally and in writing.  Excellent listening skills.
• Creativity – generate original ideas, encourage new ways of thinking, explore options, and develop innovative solutions.
• Energy – have the stamina and endurance to maintain a fast pace and continue to produce.
• Initiative – proactive and takes action without being prompted.

• Learning agility – continuously seeks new knowledge, creates and fosters a culture of interest, curiosity and learning.  Flexible to change, and learns from failure. Seeks to improve processes and products.

• Organization & Planning – manage time wisely and effectively prioritize multiple competing tasks.
• Potential - capable of assuming more responsible roles within the organization.
• Presentation Skills – written and verbal.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making – identifies and solves problems, develops innovative solutions, acts decisively, and shows good judgment.
• Results Orientation – maintains appropriate focus on short- and long-term goals.  Motivated by achievement, and persists until goals are reached, conveying a sense of urgency.   
• Self-Discernment – knows personal strengths and limitations and works toward improving weaknesses.
• Team Player – respond to requests from other parts of the organization, and support larger legitimate organizational agendas.

Culture:  Possess Res Values & Beliefs

Travel:  Not expected.

Communication:  Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external associates.  Excellent listening skills. 

Computer Skills:  In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office required.

Safety and Housekeeping:  Belief in Res safety and housekeeping standards and procedures.

For more information on Res Manufacturing Company, including our values and beliefs,

go to www.resmfg.com. For more information on this position, please contact

Lisa Hill (414) 365-5528 or email her at lisah@resmfg.com.