Process & Mechanical Engineer Intern Job at Blount Fine Foods, Warren, RI

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  • Blount Fine Foods
  • Warren, RI

Job Description

Description Internship ProgramBlount?s Internship Program aims to grow students from our community in a way that is mutually beneficial by providing experiential learning opportunities and connecting concepts learned in the classroom to real-world applications in order to contribute to the professional readiness of tomorrow?s workforce. Interns can expect timely feedback, accessible supervisors, bi-weekly meetings with the internship program lead, assistance with career readiness, and networking opportunities.Job SummaryCollaborate with process and design engineering personnel to improve equipment, processes, products, and packaging quality. Establish and monitor performance metrics through data mining, analysis, and report summation(s) to generate improvement recommendations. Assist with creating and analyzing asset lists and critical spares program under guidance of a senior team member. Implementing quality control methods, such as statistical process controls (SPC), inspecting and testing processes, products, and equipment. Spend time on the production floor in order to monitor daily operations of a fast-paced USDA, FDA food manufacturing facility. Real time project support for a multi-year expansion project of entire process of a food manufacturing facility. In the event of an absence, position will be filled by trained personnel.Duties/Responsibilities Conduct a thermal efficiency audit and present recommendations for maximizing efficiency Work side-by-side with the management staff to discover inefficiencies in business processes and then determine the best ways to bring our business methods in line with our financial goals.Evaluate and develop manufacturing processes by studying product, process requirements, applying knowledge of theproduct, process, design, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators.Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.Assure process efficiencies are being monitored by establishing performance metrics based on equipment, processcapabilities, establishing standards and confirming manufacturing?s current state processes.Provide manufacturing decision-making information by data mining, analysis, and summarizing performance metrics trends.Gather, analyze, and report business data and inputs in order to identify issues, trends, or solutions.Maintains professional and technical knowledge by participation in continual professional developmentWorking with Safety dept. on job safety analysis (JSAs).Maintaining, analyzing, managing, and improving metrics, aggregating, creating dashboards, and internal reporting.Providing technical assistance in identifying, analyzing, evaluating, and developing quality systems and procedures.Reporting issues at set frequencies to all appropriate departments to drive continuous improvement and corrective and preventive actions.Developing, implementing, and maintaining performance metrics. These performance metrics will include all trending for complaints, product right first time, product holds, yields, raw material supplier performance inspections, internal/ external audit results.Improving and defining data editing and standardizing processes.Provide follow up monitoring, documenting and feedback of completed initiative controls.Act as a liaison between the departments and a variety of business partners.Assisting in development and implementation of data capture systems.Monitor standards and controls in relation to the manufacturing of high-quality soup and seafood products to include activities in the following areas: receiving, staging, prep, processing, packaging, storage, and shippingCarry-out various batch control tests and product sampling to ensure process is in control, i.e. statistical process control, (SPC).Ensure a smooth process flow, maximizing volume and efficiency while committing to exacting specs and uncompromised quality. Work with other key departments to ensure proper technique, staffing, training andmethods are in place and are effectively resulting in consistent and high-quality end products.Confer with engineers or other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical information.Interact with vendors or customers on technical or design issuesUse sample data to create control charts in order to identify process shifts. Other responsibilities with similar skill, work conditions, and responsibilities as assigned.Responsibilities for Food Safety Responsible for completing required paperwork accurately and honestly as applicable. Must adhere to all corporate GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), established SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and all Food and Employee Safety policies. Must adhere to all Allergen control programs and procedures as applicable. Responsible for reporting suspicious packages, activities, and individuals.If monitoring CCPs (Critical Control Points), must be trained in HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) and adhere to approved HACCP plan(s). Required Skills/Abilities Proficiency with Microsoft OfficeProficiency with MiniTab, Smart Draw, and Simscale a plusLean Six Sigma Certification a plusEagerness and willingness to learnAbility to work and problem solve.Maintain a positive attitude to continued learning and support of the overall business.Education and/or ExperienceDegree candidate in Mechanical Engineering or other related fields.Lean Six Sigma Certification a plus. Candidate must have above average mathematicsskills, as well as familiarity with statistics, e.g., (SPC) and control charts. Candidate must possess a thorough knowledge of computers and their programs, AutoCAD is required. Experience with Smart Draw and Minitab software a plus. Must be detail oriented with above average organizational skills. Must be self-motivated, possess high energy, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Candidate must be able to interact in a dynamic team environment while displaying tact and diplomacy with peers and management. Candidate must also be willing to adhere to the Quality Engineering Philosophy.Microsoft Office software, competent with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.MiniTab, SimscaleCertificates, Licenses, Registrations No specified requirements.Physical RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals and extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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