OPEX Intern

Summary: Mueller Water Products, Inc. is a leader in water infrastructure solutions, committed to providing clean and safe drinking water. They are seeking an OPEX Intern to analyze assembly line processes, document workflows, and collaborate with process engineers to improve production efficiency. Responsibilities: - Studying assembly line processes and identifying areas for improved throughput, work line balancing, and standardizing processes - Documenting processes using process flow mapping, standard work, and visual management techniques - Revising documentation used in manufacturing processes and assist shop floor team leaders on a daily basis - Analyzing data to facilitate improvements - Team with other process engineers to identify and develop the process and equipment needed to produce specific products, parts, and components Required Qualifications: - Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering - Must be on track to graduate with a degree in the next 1 to 2 years - Must be available to work from the facility 10-15 hours per week - Candidate must be able to lift 25 lbs Preferred Qualifications: - Strong computer skills, with an emphasis on MS Office - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Lean or Toyota Production Systems training - Ability to work independently and take direction from others - Coursework with CAD/Drafting and/or programming Required Skills: Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Flow Mapping, Standard Work, Visual Management Techniques, Data Analysis, Lean, Toyota Production System, MS Office, CAD, Programming Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, 401k plan with 5% Company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Short-term and long-term disability benefits, Vacation, 100% paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement program, Student debt retirement matching, Well-being program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Company-provided life insurance, Supplemental insurance at group rates, And more.