Intern - Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

Intern Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer Intern assists with designing new processes and manufacturing processes for current and future production as well as projects with Karma’s contract manufacturing partners.

Must be eligible to work up to 40 hours per week during the June - September time frame.

Responsibilities (included, but are not limited to) :

• Assists during pilot runs, product testing and qualification, and new product introductions.
• Works closely with the AME engineers and Manager to coordinate and lead DfX activities for new and modified products, providing early feedback based on best manufacturing practices.
• Embraces cost improvements through DFM and Kaizen.
• Helps with analyzing and implementing Engineering changes.
• Assists with evaluating and proposing new equipment and tooling.
• Provides help identifying joining, painting, and assembling technologies based on virtual benchmarking.
• Coordinates tests for new technologies and methods.
• Provides technical support for Body, Paint, and General Assembly operations.
• Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Works closely with maintenance and / or repair services to meet PM schedule.
• Creates or updates process documentation, including layouts, standard operating procedures (VSOP’s), process flow diagrams, PFMEAs, and control plans based on known DFMEA and process definitions.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Required Qualifications :

• Registered in a degree program, i.e. Bachelor's or Master's degree, in a related Engineering or science field such as Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or Physics.
• Intermediate level CAD Experience : Catia V5, AutoCAD. Desired : Polyworks, Verisurf.
• Intermediate level Microsoft Office : Excel, PowerPoint.
• Basic knowledge in automotive joining, painting and assembling methods, process, and constraints.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as a keen attention to detail.
• Leadership and team work skills.
• Language skills : must be able to communicate effectively in English.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001 : 2015) and Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001 : 2015), as applicable is preferred.

Physical Requirements :

Note : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to 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 should have the :

• Ability to use or operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, computer printer, etc.
• Ability to walk or move to regularly move about inside the office or onto the facility.
• Ability to see or detect, identify, recognize, or assess surroundings while in the office or warehouse areas.
• Ability to bend, turn, and stoop occasionally.
• Ability to sit or be stationary for extended continuous periods of time.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to occasionally lift and / or move up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to occasionally go upstairs or steps.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing their job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will spend approximately 20% (excluding breaks and meal periods) of time in an office environment and 80% of the time in the facility.

When working in the facility, it requires the use of personal protective equipment, including (but not limited to) steel toe shoes, bump caps, safety goggles, ear protection, and reflective colored vest if working in the warehouse.

Total Rewards (Benefits, Perks & Compensation)

Benefits & Perks :

In addition to our competitive compensation, you will also be eligible for the following at Karma :

Karma's Medical Plan

40 hours of paid Sick Time

401(k) with Employer Match

Compensation :

$25 / per hour - $35 / per hour. Compensation will vary depending on the candidate's current level of education.

At Karma, our base pay is one part of our total rewards package.

Compensation offered may vary on multiple factors, including market location, education, skills and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position being offered.

Karma Automotive LLC is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender identity and expression, color, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), national origin / ancestry, religion, military / veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic and group protected by applicable law.

Karma Automotive LLC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a physical or mental disability.

Valid driver’s license may be required based on essential duties.