Manufacturing Engineer Intern

Company Overview:

Schafer Industries is a premier supplier of off-highway axles and differentiated precision gearing solutions.   Established in 1934, Schafer Industries has locations in South Bend, IN, Roscoe, IL, Fredericktown, OH and Blacklick, OH.  Schafer Industries is one of the few manufacturers of integrated axle solutions in the off-highway electric vehicle market.    Schafer serves customers in a variety of end markets including off-highway vehicles, recreational vehicles, aerospace, defense, oil & gas, material handling, powertrain, electric mobility, heavy duty trucking, agriculture, and construction.    Our mission is to leverage world class capabilities to deliver superior products and services to maximize the value for our customers, employees, shareholders, and communities.

Position Summary:

Schafer Industries is currently seeking an Engineering Intern for its Schafer Gear Works operation in Roscoe, IL. 

Why Work at Schafer Industries?

• We are a growth-oriented company with a diversified customer base.
• We are committed to a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• You will enjoy a collaborative work environment where your talents and opinions matter.
• We provide training as well as opportunities to work on projects in support of your career development.
• You will quickly see your impact when working with the team.
• We have competitive pay and benefits to include 401(k) match and tuition reimbursement.
• We live our values of Safety, Integrity, Responsibility to Others, Customer Focus, Continuous Improvement and Accountability in all that we do.

Schafer Gear Works offers a comprehensive, competitive total compensation program based on market trends. The company maintains training programs and tuition reimbursement to continually provide the opportunity for employees to enhance and improve their existing knowledge and skills.

Job Range:

$18 - $20 per hour

Job Summary:

The Engineering Intern’s primary function will be to complete large-scale projects while providing assistance to Engineering, Quality, and the Machining Department’s. To gain an understanding on how each department functions in relation to the other departments.

Essential Job Functions:

• Perform Time Studies on the shop floor on cost sensitive and long running parts.
• Lead organization effort for Schafer’s ERP system, Visual.
• Assist in cleaning up Schafer’s file directory, organizing and eliminating folders and files as the team sees fit.
• Assist in initial stages of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) implementation.
• Participate in a takeoff lean event to launch said APQP.
• Work with Engineering department to understand manufacturing routings, cost estimates, tooling purchasing.
• Gain an overall understanding of each machining department such as Lathe, Mills, Grinding, Gear Grinding, Hob, and Debur.

Contribute to the Overall Effectiveness of the Company:

• Channeling problems and/or complaints to appropriate person for resolution.
• Supporting all Schafer policies and procedures.
• Reporting to Supervisor when assignments cannot be completed.
• Maintaining 5S program in the individual area.
• Adopting the company’s Lean Culture.
• Performing other job-related duties as required or assigned.
• Passing along vital information to the Supervisor for effectiveness of the system.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent required.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Well-developed skills in multi-tasking and prioritizing.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and excel programs

Working Conditions:

• Air conditioned/heated manufacturing facility with possible exposure to noise; dust; fumes; physical, chemical, and biohazards; solvents, oils, and detergents.
• This job is to be performed at the designated facility 100% of the time unless directed otherwise by manager/supervisor.

Work authorization:

• United States (Required)

Schafer Industries is an EEO/AAP Employer:

Our company is committed to providing equal employment opportunity. This means that we make employment decisions on the basis of job-related qualifications, skills and abilities and not on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

As a federal subcontractor, we also are required to take affirmative action, or proactive measures, to prevent discrimination.

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