Engineering Intern|Raleigh,NC|HIRING IMMEDIATELY 

Starting Pay Rate:$25.00 per hour  

Available Shift: Part Time (flexible on hours)

Candidates must be pursuing degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering, at NC State College Only.

Responsibilities:

• Perform research, design and development, evaluation, and improvement of manufacturing processes and methods including production flow and production equipment.
• Analyze and plan work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and design layout of equipment and workspaces for maximum efficiency.
• Evaluate current manufacturing systems to determine areas for improvement and recommend implementation schedules.
• Complete projects related to cost reduction/savings, Continuous Improvement and Lean activities, and Automation Implementation.
• Serve as participating member for teams during Kaizen events and follow up to assist supervisors to sustain work improvements.
• Design, develop, and test and/or source and cost-justify various tools, machinery, and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods.
• Confer with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluate products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Apply statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.
• Distribute product/part drawings to appropriate plant personnel.
• Assist in developing our equipment database in Maintenance Connect, our CMMS software.  This includes adding/updating documentation, drawings, BOM’s, etc.
• Assist in maximizing the efficient utilization of the parts room and make recommendations on improving processes and organization.

Qualifications:

• Understanding of Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing techniques, Quality Control, and attention to detail.
• Strong problem analysis and problem resolution.
• Must be a well-organized and self-directed individual who is a team player.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Suite knowledge preferred.
• 2D and/or 3D CAD knowledge strongly preferred.

Pactiv Evergreen is now a part of Novolex. Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries, including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Our innovative product portfolio is designed to meet the diverse needs of businesses worldwide and the millions of customers they serve. Through continuous investment in research and development, we are committed to engineering more sustainable choices for the future. Our extensive manufacturing network spans North America and Europe, including two world-class plastic film recycling centers. Discover more about Novolex, our 20,000+ family members and our commitment to innovation and sustainability at www.novolex.com.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to, selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual, who because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company’s application process should contact hrcompliance@novolex.com.

Novolex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer. * THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.