Intern, Process Engineer

LOCATION: Riverside / Missouri (US-MO), United States | BRAND: New York Air Brake | REQUISITION ID: 9314 | JOB GRADE: 0 | ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site

Since 1890, New York Air Brake has been an innovative leader in the heavy-haul railroad industry. As a member company of Knorr-Bremse –the world’s leading manufacturer of braking systems for rail and commercial vehicles--New York Air Brake is recognized worldwide as a Center of Competence for heavy-haul freight railroad control systems. From multiple locations, we serve customers across the United States, Canada, and Mexico—reaching clear across the globe to South America, Africa, the Middle East, China, and Australia. Our talented, diverse, and dedicated teams develop innovative solutions to the challenges facing our customers. Join us in our next steps.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Essential Functions

• Evaluate product improvement or cost optimization projects by conducting trials, including development of trial plans and authoring trial reports
• Assist with machine shutdowns and start-ups
• Monitor, assess, analyze, and optimize process quality and conditions
• Monitor, assess, and analyze process variability
• Reduce environmental impact
• Provide technical support for key departments
• Utilize problem-solving and analytical skills to achieve department initiatives.
• Provide process engineering support to increase manufacturing capacity, improve safety/quality, and reduce manufacturing costs.
• Leverage process engineering capability to support production process continuous improvement using operational excellence tools.
• Support capital project work from scoping through installation under technical supervision
• Assist in the design and technical supervision of plant studies and contribute to the design of the final project installation.

Skills and Competencies

• Understanding of 5S methodology and Lean manufacturing principles.
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills

Education:

Degree: Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology with a 3.0 or higher GPA

Minimum Year: Entering Junior year

WHAT WE OFFER
From Engineering to Test Laboratory; Manufacturing & Skilled Machine Operation to Sales and Marketing; Field Service to Customer Service; Quality to HR to Finance to Software Development, our team-based approach is built on inclusion, opportunity, development, social responsibility and rewards. You are afforded the chance to grow personally and professionally through challenging assignments, commitment to continuing education, exposure to a variety of projects, and international travel. Our benefits are cutting edge as we offer student loan repayment assistance, lucrative 401k program, company assisted stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, and wellness program, along with competitive salary and incentive compensation, generous paid time off programs and a full array of medical, dental and vision options. We’ve got the right stuff, do you? Let’s find out together.

ARE YOU INTERESTED?
Then join us! We look forward to receiving your online application!

New York Air Brake LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.