Job Description

 

JOB TITLE: Engineering Intern

SUMMARY: Develop sustainable improvements through engagement of a team-based improvement approach utilizing continuous improvement tools. Work to support the identification, execution, and implementation of continuous improvement activities throughout the organization.

 

WAGE TYPE:  Hourly

FLSA Exemption: Non-Exempt

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

• Build relationships across the organization that can be leveraged to implement improvements
• Coach people in lean methodology and continuous improvement mindset.
• Facilitate Lincoln Industries problem solving program including working with other departments/areas to complete projects and all corresponding documentation of the program.
• Manage and drive improvement projects identified by self or others and brought to the continuous improvement team.
• Support daily needs of the business identified through the Managing for Daily Improvement (MDI) process.
• Could potentially handle hazardous waste in containerizing, transporting, testing, or other assigned duties.
• Could potentially come in contact with hazardous chemicals.
• Environmental responsibility is our commitment to our communities.
• Proper disposal of waste such as recyclables, standard waste, hazardous waste, etc. is expected
• Any other tasks as required fulfilling Lincoln Industries' Beliefs and Drivers.

 

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE:

• Reports to: Continuous Improvement Engineer

 

QUALIFICATIONS:  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted for the expected levels of education and experience required.

 

Education and/or Experience:

Expected:  Applicants must have at least a sophomore standing currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Engineering. 

 

Communication Skills:

• Must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language.

 

Other Skills:

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must have strong technical capabilities.
• Must be able to communicate the status of current projects and responsibilities clearly and effectively.
• Candidates must be able to work both independently and in a team oriented environment.
• Must be a self-starter and able to ask questions to complete assignments on-time and with attention to detail.
• Candidates must be able to work a minimum of 16 hours per week with a flexible schedule.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Physical Requirements:

 

JOB CATEGORY C – LOW LABOR INTENSIVE CATEGORY

Must be able to perform physical functions equivalent to Category C.

 

RARELY

OCCASIONALLY

FREQUENTLY

CONSTANT

0-25%  OF WORK ACTIVITY

26 -50% OF WORK ACTIVITY

    51 -75% OF WORK ACTIVITY

   76 - 100% OF WORK ACTIVITY

Regular Exposure To Uncomfortable Conditions

 

 

X

 

Personal Protective Equipment Required

 

 

 

X

Frequent Indoor Work

 

 

X

 

Outdoor Work

X

 

 

 

Machine Interfacing

 

 

X

 

Computer Interfacing

 

X

 

 

Hot Weather

 

X

 

 

Cold Weather

 

X

 

 

High Humidity Indexes

 

X

 

 

Electrical Hazards

X

 

 

 

Dirty

 

 

X

 

Dusty

 

 

X

 

Steam

X

 

 

 

Fumes-Vapor

X

 

 

 

Noisy

 

 

 

X

Chemical Exposure

 

X

 

 

Toxic Chemicals

 

X

 

 

Fire Hazards

 

Company Description

Lincoln Industries is the largest and most diverse privately-held metal finishing company in North America. They are a growth-oriented company with powerful resources and a tenacity to push the limits of industry tradition. For over 60 years Lincoln Industries has been solving technically difficult problems for premium brands like Harley Davidson, PACCAR, John Deere, Polaris, Navistar and Mercury Marine. Their wide range of expertise and success in customer relations, quality, supply chain management and innovation allow them to offer an unmatched comprehensive solution to customers. Known for its unique company culture, Lincoln Industries has been named to the Top 25 Best Medium-Sized Companies to Work for in America List, seven times.