Mechanical Engineering Intern

Overview

Founded in 1967, ImageFIRST® is the largest and only national linen rental and laundry service specializing in the healthcare market. Acquired by private equity firm Calera Capital in 2018, ImageFIRST serves medical facilities nationwide providing linen, patient gowns, scrubs, and more while managing their clients’ linen inventory for cost management. As leaders in infection prevention, they currently own and operate the most HLAC-accredited facilities in the industry. With one of the highest customer retention rates in the industry – 97% – ImageFIRST is dedicated to improving patient satisfaction and making staff happy with our white glove service!

Check out our company page: https://www.imagefirst.com/company/

Responsibilities & Qualifications

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to join our dynamic team. As a Mechanical Enginnering Intern, you will be establishing a process to effectively report poundage washed in our plant facilities, ensuring our PPOH calculations are beyond dispute. Additionally, the PMS will assist the Finance and Operations team to gain hands-on experience in the areas below. This paid position will be for a 6-month period lasting from September 23rd , 2024 to March 28th, 2025 and will require up to 30 hours per week.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify all existing methods for calculating and recording pounds washed in each plant (survey all plants):
• Explore solutions to shift to 100% actual weights.
• Explore solutions to automatically report poundage.
• Establish a new process to accurately and automatically (as much as possible) report poundage washed.
• Trial new process in multiple plants that have different current methods and capabilities.
• Adjust method to fit all plants.
• Build in Gage R&R function.
• Implement new reporting method to all plants.
• Meet daily with Assistant Plant Manager/Operational partner to drive activities including:
• Conducting surveys to establish current methodologies and fact finding.
• Collecting data
• Work with a SME to determine the procedures to be utilized network wide.
• Documenting SOP’s
• Defining an audit process
• Develop targeted changes to current process by identifying points of failure and training personnel on how to remediate changes.
• Develop a working relationship with other Co-ops who are performing similar functions to share best practices and improve the overall success of the Productivity Measurement Project.
• Support our maintenance team as needed.
• Participate in daily production update meetings with production management.
• Report needs in a timely manner to supervisor.
• Communicate effectively to both Operations and Finance contacts.
• Other duties and projects as assigned
  
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Pursuit of a bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechnical, industrial engineering related field
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to travel to different plants to instrument similar processes
• Ability to work independently in a plant with supervisors being remote
• General computer knowledge required
• Multitasking skills to work on an assigned Project while managing other plant needs
• Advanced math and data processing skills required
• Coachable and flexible to process changes
• Maintain regular, dependable attendance and high-level performance
  
  
  

Company Values & Benefits

Required Competencies:

• Be Respectful: Value all we encounter
• Be Remarkable: Create a positive moment with every interaction
• Be Safe: Keep ourselves and those around us safe
• Be Honest: Be guided by truthfulness in all we do
  
  
  

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Great company culture
• Growth opportunities
• Collaborative team environment
  
  
  

EOE / Drug-Free Workplace

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are fueled by the talent, passion, and diversity of our associates.

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