
Intern – Engineering
CMC
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Location Type: Office
Location: Mesa • Arizona • United States
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Job Level
About the role
- Cross-train through the department to learn hands-on skills related to industrial/engineering technologies
- Complete & Analyze time and motion studies
- Document and report/suggest changes
- Work with leadership on ways to improve & sustain processes
- Create/Review/Update existing process flow layouts
- Work closely with other on the CMC Team work on process improvement initiatives & projects
- Identify, evaluate, and recommend cost saving opportunities by identifying process, quality and safety-related improvement projects
Requirements
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management or similar field
- Excellent quantitative and analytical skills with an aptitude for problem solving
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to work in teams and to effectively interact with employees at all levels of the organization
- Able to work independently, take initiative and drive for results with minimal supervision
- Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in MS Office programs – Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio
- Knowledge of Lean tools such as Value Stream Mapping, Time Study, 5S, Kanban, Standardization, JIT, PDCA preferred
- Presentation/Report on an improvement project at the end of internship
- Must meet CMC attendance standards
- Ability to interact with coworkers and customers in a positive manner, follow directions and work rules and accept constructive feedback required
- Must be able to bend, stoop, push, pull, lift, kneel, squat, crawl and reach
- Ability to work overtime as necessary outside of normally scheduled shift with little or no advance notification required, including weekends and holidays
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Able to work a flexible schedule to include 40 hour work weeks appropriate semesters
- Knowledge of processes in Microsoft Windows, engineering software such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks
- Ability to understand and apply ISO work instructions and standard operating practices and procedures
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, highly motivated, and self-starter
- Use good decision-making and problem-solving skills to understand and meet customer expectations
- Work in varying temperature and weather conditions
- Understanding of Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement processes
- Must possess a strong interest in Industrial Engineering Technologies and be enrolled at Junior/Senior level education
- Previous internship experiences preferred
Benefits
- Hands-on experience in real-world projects across our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills, and offices
- Mentorship and guidance from industry professionals committed to helping interns grow and succeed
- Exposure to multiple departments, giving interns a broad understanding of our business and operations
- Opportunities to innovate, contribute ideas, and make a meaningful impact from day one
- A collaborative and inclusive culture that values fresh perspectives and diverse backgrounds
- Pathways to full-time employment, with many interns transitioning into long-term careers at CMC
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
quantitative skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsLean toolsValue Stream MappingTime Study5SKanbanStandardizationJIT
Soft skills
strong written communicationstrong verbal communicationteamworkinitiativedrive for resultsinterpersonal skillsdecision-makingself-starterability to accept feedbackhighly motivated