Engineering Intern

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Champaign, IL, USA
In-Office
18-28 Hourly
Internship
Aerospace • Defense • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Engineering Intern supporting manufacturing and process improvement initiatives in a forging plant. Responsibilities include reducing steel usage, scrap, lead time, energy consumption, and paper usage; improving plant velocity, estimating, and processes; developing robotics and plant expansion strategies; researching materials, processes, and industry best practices; and supporting product development.
Summary Generated by Built In

For nearly a century Clifford-Jacobs Forging has been a leader in their space providing quality services to the Mining, Gears, Aerospace, Energy, and Defense industries. We set the industry standard for quality, performance, craftsmanship, and customer service. 

We’re currently looking for an Engineering Intern to join the team!

Why Join Us?

 In addition to being part of a dynamic team, our full-time employees enjoy an impressive benefits package, including:

  • No Cost Benefits: STD, LTD, Life/ADD 
  • Excellent Health, Dental, Vision
  • 401(k)
  • Vacation
  • Paid Christmas Leave
  • Paid Holidays

Salary

  • $18-$28

Education Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited university; majoring in Mechanical Engineering or Material Science

Preferred Skill Requirements

  • Project Managment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, ProE Die Design, Six Sigma
  • Knowledge of the basics of Heat Treating and Mechanical Testing
  • Analytical Capability

Responsibilities

  • Reduction of steel usage, stock size, lead time and scrap

    Manufacturing technological improvements

  • Strategy formulation and implementations of Robotics

  • Plant velocity improvements

  • Reduction of paper usage [digitization]

  • Estimating time improvements

  • Process elimination/improvements

  • Research and Development of materials’ and processes

  • Research and recommendations of industry best practices

  • Product development

  • Reduction of energy consumption

  • Strategy formulation and implementation for plant expansion project

Skills Required

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited university
  • Majoring in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science
  • Project management experience or knowledge
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Proficiency in ProE Die Design
  • Knowledge of Six Sigma
  • Knowledge of heat treating and mechanical testing basics
  • Analytical capability
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The Company
74 Employees
Year Founded: 1919

What We Do

Clifford-Jacobs Forging manufactures and machines closed-die steel forgings for demanding applications. Its capabilities include engineering support and precision components from prototype through production, with quality and delivery emphasis. The company's forgings serve aerospace, defense and military vehicles, as well as industrial markets; its products are designed for critical uses where performance and reliability matter. It also supports mining, gear, energy and oil-and-gas sectors.

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