Manufacturing Engineer Intern / Co-op

Water technology is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world, and as a leading global water technology company, A. O. Smith is at the center of the trend. We are a $3.2 billion, publicly-traded (NYSE: AOS) company with over 145 years of history and more than 16,000 employees worldwide. Our mission is to be a leading provider of innovative and energy efficient products used to heat, treat, and conserve water.

McBee, South Carolina is home to 500+ A. O. Smith employees in Manufacturing and Product Engineering for our Commercial Water Heaters and Boilers, a category where we are the industry leader with over 50% market share. Our Manufacturing Engineering department currently has 8 Engineers that are constantly evaluating and improving the processes and procedures of the production process, from fabrication to assembly.

The Manufacturing Engineer Intern / Co-op will allow you to apply skills and knowledge you're learning in College, while contributing to exciting, real-world projects. We will provide hands-on experience to fit your career goals, complement your academic work and enhance your learning. We have two work options available:

• A co-op would work full-time, either June 2019 to December 2019, or January 2020 to August 2020
• An intern would work year-round, full-time (40 hours/week) in summer and part-time (15+ hours/week) during the school year

• Gain industry and organizational knowledge through daily business interactions and job assignments.
• Develop business, financial and analytical skills needed for career of his or her choice.
• Support assigned team in project creation and staffing, project closing, project plan development, etc.
• Works independently and is responsible for meeting deadlines and setting priorities.
• Updates manager regarding project status on a regular basis.
• Demonstrates ability to respond quickly and appropriately to the needs as identified.

• Apply sound ergonomic and safety practices in all functions of manufacturing process, equipment and facilities.
• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods using data collection, analysis and experience.
• Assist Engineers in researching New Technologies and Processes in support of improving Manufacturing Efficiencies, Productivity, Cost Savings and/or Product Quality.
• Develop Capital Cost Justification for New Product Tooling, Equipment, Cost Savings Initiatives, etc.
• Analyze and plan workforce utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Product Development System (PDS) Team Member ensuring Design for Manufacturability (DFM), tooling and equipment needs are met to ensure efficient manufacturing processes and successful product launch.
• Partners with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Estimate production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
• Partners with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Understand and implement Quality and Lean Manufacturing Principles such as Continuous Improvement, Blitzes, KanBan, Line Balancing, TPM, Takt Time, etc.
• Work closely with maintenance personnel in troubleshooting problems as needed and equipment installation and set-up.

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree of Engineering program
• Entering junior or senior year of college
• 3D CAD experience (ex: Solidworks) and 2D CAD experience (ex: AutoCad) a plus
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Adaptability and ability to learn quickly in high-pressure environments
• Self-starter who has demonstrated the ability to contribute as an effective team member
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated motivation and initiative to succeed
• Knowledge and interest in A. O. Smith Corporation
• Willingness and ability to give presentations to colleagues, managers and directors
• Comfortable working with confidential information

Competitive pay rate and an opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects within a manufacturing environment that has a variety of different manufacturing processes. We are not able to offer a housing stipend for this role.