Industrial Engineer Intern

Since 1965, Stoneridge has designed and manufactured advanced, award-winning technologies including driveline and transmission actuation systems, vision systems, emissions control systems, safety systems, and security and monitoring systems for vehicle OEMs in the commercial vehicle, automotive, off-highway and agricultural vehicle markets. We’re focused on the areas of greatest market need – both today and tomorrow. Our core products and technologies are aligned with industry megatrends including safety and security, vehicle intelligence, fuel efficiency and emissions. Join the Stoneridge Team as we continue to build upon our strong history and reputation for quality products to deliver innovative products and systems that address a need, exceed our customers’ expectations, and motivate our team.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Industrial Engineer Intern will participate in projects for the implementation of Lean manufacturing with direction and support from the Operational Excellence team. The individual will collaborate with the team learning fundamental lean tools to aid in optimizing performance, processes, and systems. In addition, this role will support any analytical tasks as they are needed such as packaging support, capacity support, financial labor routing or documentation.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lean Support
  • Utilize lean tools to collect data for improvement projects
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements using lean tools
  • Value stream mapping
  • MSD (manufacturing system design) tool evaluation
  • Change agent for lean initiatives
  • Implementation of physical change improvements
  • Facilitate 5S activities
  • Identify modifications needed to optimize ergonomics for operator workspace and part presentation
• Analytical Support
  • Product line capacity analysis
  • Routing: time studies
  • AutoCAD Plant/line layouts
  • Documentation maintenance, updates
  • Product packaging: studies, customer contact
  • Cross-functional problem solving
    • 5 Why
    • PDCA (Plan Do Check Act) thought processes
    • Systemic problem breakdown

Stoneridge is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by the applicable laws in the countries we operate. Stoneridge also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.