Mfg Engineering Co-Op Fall 2024

FORTNA partners with the world’s leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives, we design and deliver solutions, powered by intelligent software, to optimize fast, accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. Our people, innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy, distribution center operational design and implementation, material handling automated equipment, robotics and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services.

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Job Purpose & Summary

Industrial Engineer Co-Op is an entry level position. Co-Op’s are focused on improvements within the manufacturing process. Employees occupying this position will work in the Industrial Engineering office under the supervision of an engineer or dept manager. These employees shall utilize the Computer Aided Design (CAD) software owned by the company. They are responsible for completing assigned tasks within the designated time period.

Key Tasks And Responsibilities

• Apply statistical methods and Lean principles to develop and improve manufacturing processes, staffing requirements, and production standards.
• Determine manufacturing methods and times for parts & assemblies and build production routers using the company’s MRP system.
• Design layouts of equipment, materials and work space in order to maximize productivity.
• Update and develop standard operating procedures.
• Continuously make suggestions to improve processes with regards to quality and productivity
• Communicate and collaborate with product design engineers with regards to manufacturability of parts & assemblies.
• Reduce scrap product and identify opportunities for increasing capacity.
• Analyze data to identify root causes of defects and implement appropriate countermeasures.
• Develop and implement Kaizen projects to optimize equipment operability and productivity.
• Report and document any equipment / process abnormalities.
• Manage and test new equipment.
• Monitor and improve related quality and processing areas and provide problem solving assistance for improvements in quality, performance, productivity and cost.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Industrial/Mechanical Engineering student Some CAD drafting experience in a material handling or in basic machine design. Knowledge of… Computer Aided Design software and application. Ability to… Establish and maintain effective working relationships with engineering, purchasing and manufacturing staff; vendors and customers;


This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

It is the policy of Material Handling Systems, Inc (MHS) and its affiliated companies to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, MHS will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.


It is the policy of FORTNA and its affiliated companies to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, FORTNA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.