The Role
Supports engineering-focused project management for new product development and productivity initiatives. Creates and standardizes process documentation, workflows, tools, and stage-gate materials; updates documentation systems; develops lean processes for maintaining future workflows; and collaborates with engineering and cross-functional technical and commercial teams to improve project execution and reduce design, financial, and timeline risks.
Summary Generated by Built In
Embark on a career journey with Franklin Electric, where your passion meets purpose, and every day is an opportunity to make a difference in our global communities in providing access to water, fuel and electricity.
The Project Management Intern is an engineering focused position that will contribute to the creation, detailing, and documentation of engineering and cross functional New Product Development or Productivity processes to improve project execution and reduce design, financial, and timeline risk.
The Project Management Intern is an engineering focused position that will contribute to the creation, detailing, and documentation of engineering and cross functional New Product Development or Productivity processes to improve project execution and reduce design, financial, and timeline risk.
Key Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create common tool and process instruction formats for New Product Developments
- Update current documentation to new format
- Create and update PDP Process Workflows and documentation systems to a common format.
- Create lean tools and processes for creating future new documents and workflows for easy maintenance.
- Work with engineering and other cross functional teams to develop and detail sub-process process workflows specific to New Product Development activities and stage gates.
- Performs other related duties as required or assigned.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
Skills and Abilities
- Highly organized with the ability to distill complex tasks down to imperative actions for others to follow
- Highly detailed
- Works effectively with cross functional teams including both technical and commercial resources.
- Ability to collect and organize data for use and analysis by others and yourself.
- Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Utilizes common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
- Effectively communicates information and responds to questions in person-to-person and small group situations with other employees of the organization.
- Reads & understands documents such as work instructions and process maps.
- Completes some moderately repetitive tasks.
Education and Experience
- Working toward bachelor’s degree in an engineering field or Project Management.
- Sophomore status (by date of hire) in college or higher
Computer Skills
- Intermediate: Databases, spreadsheets, Microsoft Visio (optional), Microsoft Outlook (optional)
- Basic: Word processing/Microsoft Word and typing, presentation/Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel.
Don’t feel like you check all the boxes in the job description? Here at Franklin Electric, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive culture which includes embracing candidates from a variety of different backgrounds and industries. We highly encourage you to apply so we can connect on this and future opportunities.
Franklin Electric Intern Program
As a global company, Franklin Electric offers many opportunities to build your experience and knowledge. Our Intern positions offer responsibility, autonomy, and best-in-class training. The Franklin Electric Intern Program includes networking opportunities, lunch and learns, many opportunities for team building (like the competitive Intern Cornhole Tournament), and a presentation to Senior Leaders and Executives in the company.
Come join our Intern Program where you will not only grow in your career - but you will know you are a part of a company that is making a difference worldwide. Take a look at this video to see our Global Headquarters here in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Come join our Intern Program where you will not only grow in your career - but you will know you are a part of a company that is making a difference worldwide. Take a look at this video to see our Global Headquarters here in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
About
Franklin Electric is a global leader in water and energy systems, committed to continuous improvement and innovation to meet the diverse needs of our customers. Our founders in 1944 named the company after America’s pioneer electrical engineer, Benjamin Franklin, which lives on today in our culture to drive us to push boundaries and create meaningful change. We offer a comprehensive range of pumps, motors, drives, and controls for residential, commercial, agricultural, industrial, and municipal applications.More than just a workplace, Franklin Electric is a vibrant and inclusive community of forward-thinkers, united by our mission to drive positive impact worldwide. Our culture fosters career growth and personal development, with a focus on promoting from within and nurturing talent. Our recent awards in “America's Most Responsible Companies”, “Most Trusted Companies” by Newsweek, “America’s Climate Leaders” and “Indiana’s Best Places to Work” attest, we're dedicated to upholding the highest standards of corporate responsibility.At Franklin Electric, we believe that everyone deserves to be treated fairly and respectfully, and that our diversity of thought, culture and experience makes us a stronger company. Our commitment to social responsibility is evident in programs like the Franklin Women's Network and our philanthropic efforts through the Franklin Wells for the World Foundation. Through these endeavors, we've provided clean water to over 284,000 people in 12 countries, addressing the global water crisis head-on,Locally in our communities, the Franklin Electric Charitable and Educational Foundation (FECEF) supports causes close to our hearts, such as United Way, Boys & Girls Club, and Big Brothers Big Sisters. Our dedication to excellence extends beyond our products and services, shaping a brighter future for both our employees and the communities we serve. Join us in driving meaningful change and making a difference with Franklin Electric.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering or project management
- Sophomore standing in college or higher by the date of hire
- Ability to organize complex tasks into clear actions and documentation
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional technical and commercial teams
- Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and evaluate data
- Ability to read and understand work instructions and process maps
- Intermediate proficiency with databases and spreadsheets
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Microsoft Visio and Microsoft Outlook experience
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The Company
What We Do
Founded in 1944, Franklin Electric has grown from a small motor manufacturing company into a leading global provider of complete water systems and fueling systems. Franklin Electric's principal markets include clean water systems, water transfer and grey water systems, and fueling systems. Headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Franklin serves all corners of the world with facilities spanning the globe.
