Jobs at Valence Surface Technologies

Engineering and technical documentation internship for students pursuing Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, Management Information Systems, or related fields. The role is onsite at the Tempe facility, pays $18.50 per hour, requires 20 hours per week Monday through Friday, and lasts approximately 12 weeks.

Supports the Quality department in an aerospace chemical processing facility through quality control, testing, inspection, data analysis, audits, documentation, calibration tracking, and continuous improvement projects. The intern applies AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality systems, SPC, root cause analysis, process-control methods, and measurement techniques under the guidance of Quality professionals.

Manages site-level accounts receivable, including customer account setup, invoice inquiries, reconciliations, aging reports, account updates, and collection of past-due payments. Researches credits, write-offs, overpayments, and underpayments; maintains accurate records and job files; communicates with customers by phone and email; and provides timely reporting to Finance and management.

Reviews customer specifications, establishes and optimizes manufacturing processes, oversees first article qualification, schedules new orders, creates work orders and technique cards, and performs gap analyses. Uses process-control tools to assess risk, coordinates cross-functional project teams, develops procedures and quality instructions, and manages project objectives, deadlines, tooling, throughput, and cost reduction initiatives.

Supports manufacturing processes through troubleshooting, root cause analysis, process optimization, continuous improvement, and production implementation. Designs tooling and racks for chemical processing, evaluates process feasibility, applies FMEA and other problem-solving methods, trains operators and technicians, coordinates with customers and vendors, and documents project performance, timelines, costs, and process changes.

Process incoming orders, respond to customer calls and emails regarding order status, coordinate resolutions with internal departments, prepare customs paperwork for international shipments, track in-house orders, and maintain inventories within a busy customer service department.

Administers HR programs and policies across multiple sites, including recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, investigations, benefits, payroll timekeeping, HRIS records, compliance, personnel files, and employee engagement. Partners with site leadership, supervisors, and EH&S on workforce and safety initiatives. Provides HR reports and analysis, supports decision-making, and travels to other sites or regions as business needs require.

Process incoming orders, respond to customer calls and emails about order status, coordinate issue resolution across departments, prepare customs paperwork, track in-house orders, maintain inventories, and support customer service operations.