Manufacturing Engineering Intern jobs in Birmingham, AL

Company Overview:

Royal Oak Enterprises, LLC is a leading manufacturer and marketer of branded and private label charcoal, manufactured fire logs, fire building products, matches and toothpicks.  In addition, the Company also manufactures railroad cross ties, which strengthens our relationship with our suppliers in the charcoal business. We offer a full suite of grilling products including charcoal briquettes, all-natural lump charcoal, fire starters along with the Pine Mountain fire building brand, the Diamond brand, and the Specialty Wood Products brand.

Position Summary:

The Engineering Intern will have an opportunity to learn and/or use basic engineering and lean manufacturing principles, theories, and concepts.  Under close supervision and following specific detailed instructions, the intern performs entry level manufacturing engineering assignments such as authoring work instructions using drawings and specifications and/or any special projects as directed. Responsibilities include both general and specialized assignments that provide training and work experience of a developmental nature.

Requirements:

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a regionally accredited college or university program leading to a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or other science or technology related major and have completed the sophomore year of study by the start date of the internship.  Good academic standing expected.

• Manufacturing process support.
• Manufacturing process analysis and design.
• Oral and written communications of analytic results and creation of formal report.
• Study, and analyze plant assembly processes.
• Develop and document plant assembly processes.
• Flexibility to address special projects as they arise.
• Assist in continuous improvement efforts focusing on:

• Quality improvements
• Line balance optimization
• Safety/ergonomic improvements
• Overall efficiency improvements

• Must be currently enrolled in an Engineering program.
• Excellent technical, verbal, written and presentations skills.
• Proven problem-solving skills are required.
• Knowledge of industrial tools, hand tools and power tools is preferred.
• Ability to work in a self-directed environment is preferred.
• Must be flexible to work portions of day and evening shift.
• Be able to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Strong MS Office skills required. Specifically: Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• 3.0 GPA or higher is preferred.

Desired Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of all Microsoft Software application.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Be a self-starter and have the ability to work with little direction.
• Solid academic track record of accomplishment.

 Royal Oak Enterprises, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an all-inclusive environment.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States.  However, we are not able to sponsor visas.