Intern - Industrial - Summer 2019 Appleton, WI/en-US/Plexus_Careers/job/Appleton-WI/Intern---Industrial---Summer-2019_R000677/apply COMPANY PROFILE We are creators. Innovators. Engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and service experts passionate about building a better world. When you join Plexus, youll be part of a collaborative, imaginative team of problem-solvers. Youll partner with leading companies across the globe to bring exciting, life-changing new technologies to their customers. Plexus is a global company where you can push the boundaries of innovation and discover your highest potential. You can deliver solutions to our customers through visionary products that protect lives, discover elusive answers, help people and cultures connect, and revolutionize how we experience the world around us. Whether youre an experienced professional or skilled manufacturer, a recent graduate ready to make an impact or a student eager to gain hands-on internship experience with a career at Plexus, you can make a real difference. OVERVIEW Design, develop, test and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes including human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis and production coordination. RESPONSIBILITIES * Support lean manufacturing/lead time reduction activities within the focus factory. Support short range focus factory capacity planning * Support min to long range focus factory capacity planning * Apply statistical methods and perform mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, staff requirements, and production standards * Draft and design layout of equipment, materials, and workspace to illustrate maximum efficiency, using drafting tools and computer * Utilize tools such as value stream mapping and simulation software to locate waste in a process and create current, future and ideal states. * Reviewnbsp;nbsp;production schedules, engineering specifications, orders and related information to obtain knowledge of manufacturing methods, procedures, and activities * Review and verify quote standards on a quarterly basis at a minimum * Study operations sequence, material flow, functional statements, organization charts, and project information to determine worker functions and responsibilities * Develop manufacturing methods, labor utilization standards, and cost analysis systems to promote safe and efficient staff and facility utilization * Recommend methods for improving utilization of personnel, material and utilities * Plan and establish sequence of operations to fabricate and assemble parts of products and to promote efficient utilization MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS * Student working towards a Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering for entire duration of internship. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Junior level status * GPA: 3.0 or higher is preferred * Excellent analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills * Strong communication skills All offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and upon completion of a confidentiality agreement. Our Values and How We Lead behaviors guide our processes. Plexus does not make employment decisions based on race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and encourage all to apply today! Globally, our policy is to recruit people from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, our company does not typically undertake sponsorship, including for H-1B, TN, and other nonimmigrant visas. Additionally, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be U.S. persons. U.S. persons are generally defined as U.S. citizens, nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees. Posted YesterdayFull timeR000677 Since 1979, Plexus has been partnering with companies to create the products that build a better world. We are a team of over 15,000, providing global Design and Development, Supply Chain Solutions, New Product Introduction, Manufacturing, and Aftermarket Services. Plexus is an industry leader that specializes in serving customers with complex products used in demanding regulatory environments. With a culture built around innovation and customer service, Plexus teams create customized end-to-end solutions to assure the realization of the most intricate products. We help our customers realize their most visionary ideas, and were dedicated to doing our work with innovation, integrity and Customer Service Excellence. To learn more click here: www.plexus.com