What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer Intern position at Vitamix?
Vitamix is unquestionably the premium brand of high-performance “blenders,” and known for its top-notch company culture and climate. It is an important component of what makes Vitamix unique and successful, and the reason why Vitamix is recognized as a Top Workplace, NorthCoast99 Winner, and Smart Culture Award recipient.
Throughout its 101-year history, Vitamix has encouraged and promoted healthy lifestyles for both its customers and employees. Employees enjoy multiple wellness programs and perks, a free Vitamix machine, and an onsite fitness center. Vitamix also offers a flexible work environment, great work culture, healthy living initiatives like fitness reimbursements, and opportunities for advancement.
For consumers, Vitamix can be found domestically in places like William Sonoma, Sur la Table, Crate & Barrel, Target, Amazon, and at Vitamix.com, and is in over 130 countries around the world.
Ultimately, Vitamix is the Global-leader in high-performance blending solutions for home and commercial use, is preferred by chefs and is found in many of top restaurants around the world. It is relied upon by culinary schools in the U.S. and has been used to train thousands of students and master chefs worldwide. If it is not a Vitamix, it’s just a blender.
Vitamix is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer Intern that will perform various tasks to support the Vitamix Supply Chain Operations department in daily activities. The Manufacturing Engineer Intern will assist the engineers in completing daily tasks and long-term projects associated with these strategic initiatives.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Responsible for 1) essential project related to Manufacturing Engineering.
- Daily activities/tasks:
- Assist manufacturing engineers with equipment projects
- Assist manufacturing engineers with line layout improvements.
- Assist with time studies to be utilized in assembly line balancing
- Learn and use tools like: FlexSim and AutoCad
- Develop or modify procedures and work instructions for various operations processes
- Complete improvement activities focused on reducing waste
The ideal candidate will also possess:
- Alignment with Vitamix’s culture and Guiding Principles which defines its Purpose, Mission, and Values.
- Expertise around Vitamix competencies: Conscientiousness, Customer Focus, Team Orientation, Drive for Results
- Proficient in MS Office
- Familiarity with AutoCAD is a plus
- Possesses and displays excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to convey information in a clear, focused and concise manner
- Demonstrated ability to interface and maintain effective relationships with all levels of employees in a team-oriented environment.
- High level of professionalism and maturity.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks on time and to required specifications in a high-pressure environment.
- Alignment with Vitamix’s culture and Guiding Principles.
- Junior or Senior Student pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.