Woodstream has a rich history of over 150 years, and we are an essential, life sustaining business. We provide pest & animal control products that destroy disease carrying insects & rodents.
We have an upcoming Summer Internship for Quality Engineer Intern
This is a paid internship.
Overview of the role:
The Quality Engineering intern will be accountable for creating and implementing Quality System improvements for but not limited to incoming materials inspection, sampling plans for raw materials and finished goods, process mapping and risk mitigation efforts, calibration, measurement system evaluation, data collection and analysis for the Lititz facility. Intern will be trained in several Lean Sigma tools to apply on their projects/activities while at Woodstream.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
- Flex time between shifts as needed to complete the assigned task/projects.
- Ability to work independently to build their project teams to assemble work content, create, and publish inspection and process documentation work instructions, standard operating procedures etc.) as per Engineering standards and protocols.
- Receive training and apply the following Lean Sigma tools but not limited to - control charts, statistical testing, sample calculation, process mapping, failure modes and effects analysis, 5S, poke a yoke etc.
- Assist engineers and technicians in their projects, as well as your own assigned projects, maintaining sharp focus on schedule, scope, and budget.
- Develop and lead project teams comprised of quality, engineering, maintenance personnel to meet project objectives in alignment with our Quality Management system
- Design, implement, report out project status as required.
- Work with all personnel in a pleasant and productive manner that contributes to the overall success of the plant.
- Any other quality engineering functions as assigned by the Manager.
- Collect, sort, and analyze data.
- Utilize inspection equipment and measurement tools.
- Learn and complete technician inspection duties to identify improvement opportunities.
- Compile lists and log inventory of equipment and generate calibration procedures and frequency.
- Participate in supplier visit, process audit, and data collection/reporting with or under the direction of Manager.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Successful Candidate Profile:
- Active pursuit of bachelor’s degree in some form of Engineering at an accredited college/university.
- Starting your 2nd or 3rd yr. of their BSE degree
- Highly motivated hands-on problem solver
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to multi-task and coordinate various activities simultaneously.
- Skill in using computer software, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook. AutoCAD, MS Access & Visio as well as statistical (Minitab) programs are a plus.
- Strong organizational skills: ability to meet deadlines.
- Quickly responds/adapts to change in an environment, deals with interruptions and changes in priorities.
- Willingness to learn practical application of engineering knowledge/skills.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION - QUALITY SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT:
Woodstream has grown dramatically over the past five years and expects continued growth. The Lititz facility is expanding the Quality function/team to enhance our Quality Management System via the establishment of a calibration system, receiving inspection practices and data analytics to identify/improve productivity, reduce defects & costs and transform our culture to drive for continuous improvement. This position and the subsequent project implementation will bring benefits such as:
- Improved Quality process efficiency & enabled workflow
- Rollout/Communication of the Quality Management System
- Established processes to meet future growth.
- Flexibility and agility to satisfy changing market demands.
- Customer satisfaction
Woodstream Fun Facts!
- We are the #1 EAC (Electronic Animal Containment/fencing) company in North America, 10X the #2 company and these products protect our food supply.
- We are the ONLY Pest & Animal Control company with a significant ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) Program.
- Over 40% of our directors and above are woman.
- 57% of the Executive Team (meaning VP and above) are female, black, Hispanic or Asian/Islander.
Woodstream is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to recruit, hire, train and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, marital status, union affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.
