Engineering Intern - Summer 2023

Company: Danone North America
Location: West Jordan
Posted on: May 19, 2023

Job Description:

About the job Job Description
The primary responsibility of the Engineering Intern is to support the technical operations and projects of the Minster Engineering department.
Specific Job Duties & Tasks:
Interact with plant teams (Utilities, Packaging, Processing, Quality, Finance and Management) Corporate Engineering, Sourcing & Supplier Development, R&D, Danone Engineering Worldwide and appropriate vendors, suppliers, contractors, operators and auditors.
Investigate and recommend the application of equipment, automation systems and manufacturing technologies in the Utility, Processing, Filling and Packaging departments with requirements of personnel safety, food safety, energy and water conservation for the Minster, Ohio facility
Conduct (sometimes lead) research, analysis, and improvement projects related to department goals
Actively engage current workforce ( such as job shadowing) to effectively achieve project and department goals
Track, drive and report actions to closure
Manage small and medium scale capital projects to learn to deliver the business needs using sound project management knowledge and tools, and full cooperation of the manufacturing facility.
Project involvement from concept to budget, justification, and design phase through planning, risk analysis, resource identification, implementation, commissioning and closing
Prepare technical proposals for feasibility study of new concepts, launch of new products and improvement of current products
Ensure that the business needs are well validated by a cross-section of the business and translated into equipment requirements for improving or expanding the plant operations (including new product launches and innovations) and making major repairs to systems buildings
Write specifications and reference Global Danone Standards
Present research findings and solution proposals to peers and plant leadership
Act as a consultant to the maintenance department for solving technical problems
Technical guidance and engineering support to consumer business units
Non-Disclosure and Confidentiality is a must
Perform other duties as assigned
About you Essential Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Knowledge
High-speed packaging systems design and integrated automation and controls technology
Must be proficient in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and MS Project
Knowledge of project management process, tools and tasks associated with preparation and execution of capital projects, and financial and analytical skills
Skills
Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally with clients, vendors and team members at all levels
Must be self-motivated, have good mechanical aptitude and ability to work well with others
Strong "self-management" skills, requiring minimal daily supervision
Exceptional written communication skills including ability to write reports
Ability to communicate verbally one on one and in front of teams
Able to work independently as well as in a team in order to achieve results effectively
The ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
Leadership, interpersonal and communication skills required to interact with all levels of plant personnel and be comfortable working with minimal supervision. Under minimal direction, works independently toward department objectives. Abilities
Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines within specified time constraints
Ability to perform in a fast-paced team environment and resolve conflicts
Ability to read and interpret technical instructions and drawings
Ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously, to establish and adapt to changing priorities
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekend or late shifts, during installation periods
Energy, resilience, determination, enthusiasm, and strong analytical skills to challenge the status quo.
Preferred Qualifications
Must be enrolled in an undergraduate engineering program in either Manufacturing, Industrial, Manufacturing, Chemical or related engineering science.
Experience in manufacturing, food or dairy industry is preferred. About usAt Danone North America, you'll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world like Activia, Silk, Horizon Organic, Two Good, Oikos, evian, and Happy Family. You'll be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps--- in the world, working together to make sure our brands create real benefits for people, communities, and the planet. We have 6,000+ employees across the U.S. and Canada. Come join our movement for a healthier world: One Planet. One Health BY YOU.Danone North America doesn't just welcome what makes you unique, we value it. We're proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We recruit, employ, train and promote regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic or any other protected status. Faithful to our values of openness and humanism, all of our employees share in the commitment to engage one another with dignity and respect. http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf

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