Engineering Intern at Bonnell Aluminum in Niles, MI

Summary: Bonnell Aluminum is seeking engineering students with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for an internship position. Interns will analyze production data, collaborate with team members, and gain practical exposure to manufacturing processes and engineering principles. Responsibilities: - Assist with Engineering Projects: Interns will be assigned applicable tasks and projects under the supervision of a senior engineer - Collaborate with Team Members: Interns will work with other team members to achieve project goals - Data Analysis and Interpretation: Interns will be required to collect, analyze, and interpret data related to projects - Interact with Other Teams: Intern will be required to communicate and collaborate with other departments including Extrusion, Maintenance, Quality, Packing, Shipping, Fabrication and TSLOTS - Documentation and Reporting: Interns will be responsible for documenting project progress and preparing reports for supervisors - Learn and Apply Best Practices: Interns will learn and apply industry best practices and standards (e.g. Lean manufacturing and Training Within Industry) - Participate in Team Meetings: Interns will participate in team meetings and brainstorming sessions - Reporting and Presentation: Interns will be required to provide a presentation outlining their experience upon completion of the Internship - Communication Skills: Effective written and oral communication skills - Problem-Solving Skills: Possess ability to analyze problems and develop solutions - Teamwork Skills: Possess ability to work collaboratively with others and in teams - Organizational Skills: Be able to manage time and prioritize tasks effectively Required Qualifications: - Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities - Ability to analyze production data to identify opportunities for improvement within a manufacturing environment - Assist with Engineering Projects under the supervision of a senior engineer - Collaborate with Team Members to achieve project goals - Collect, analyze, and interpret data related to projects - Communicate and collaborate with other departments including Extrusion, Maintenance, Quality, Packing, Shipping, Fabrication and TSLOTS - Document project progress and prepare reports for supervisors - Learn and apply industry best practices and standards (e.g. Lean manufacturing and Training Within Industry) - Participate in team meetings and brainstorming sessions - Provide a presentation outlining their experience upon completion of the Internship - Effective written and oral communication skills - Ability to analyze problems and develop solutions - Ability to work collaboratively with others and in teams - Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks effectively - Possession of a degree in an engineering field or be an undergraduate student pursuing a degree in engineering - Must obtain at least a 2.776 GPA or better in all classes - Proficient in relevant software (e.g. AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, Microsoft Office, AI etc.) - Submit Official Grades / Transcript to Human Resources - Eligibility to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship Preferred Qualifications: - Understanding of engineering drawings - Knowledge of Lean / Six Sigma - Experience in aluminum, extrusion processes, or metal working Required Skills: Lean manufacturing, Data analysis, Engineering principles Important Skills: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Robotics Nice-to-Have Skills: engineering drawings, Lean / Six Sigma, Experience in aluminum processes, Teamwork skills