Intern at MITER Brands in Nokomis, FL

Summary: MITER Brands is a company that focuses on manufacturing and production optimization. The Manufacturing Engineering Intern will support continuous improvement initiatives and gain hands-on experience in process analysis and Lean manufacturing tools. Responsibilities: - Learn and apply basic Continuous Improvement (CI) techniques to identify process inefficiencies - Develop and analyze spaghetti diagrams to evaluate material and operator movement - Conduct visual observations of production processes to identify waste (muda) and improvement opportunities - Support and participate in SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Die) methodology activities to reduce setup and changeover times - Assist in the development and execution of questionnaires and operator interviews to gather process insights from the shop floor Required Qualifications: - Support continuous improvement and production optimization initiatives within a manufacturing environment - Hands-on experience in process analysis, Lean manufacturing tools, time studies, and production system improvement - Work closely with the engineering and operations teams to identify inefficiencies - Analyze workflows - Support standardization efforts - Contribute to data-driven decision-making for productivity and quality improvements - Learn and apply basic Continuous Improvement (CI) techniques to identify process inefficiencies - Develop and analyze spaghetti diagrams to evaluate material and operator movement - Conduct visual observations of production processes to identify waste (muda) and improvement opportunities - Support and participate in SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Die) methodology activities to reduce setup and changeover times - Assist in the development and execution of questionnaires and operator interviews to gather process insights from the shop floor Required Skills: Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Spaghetti Diagrams, Visual Observation, SMED Methodology, Process Analysis, Time Studies, Production System Improvement, Data-driven Decision Making Benefits: Three comprehensive Medical plan options, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Supplemental Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance, Company-paid Short-Term Disability, Company-paid Long-Term Disability, Paid time off (PTO) and paid Holidays, 401k retirement plan with company match, Employee Assistance Program, Teladoc, Legal Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Team Member Discount Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Yearly Wellness Clinic