Job Description

TRIGO Global Quality Solutions has an immediate opening for an Industrial Engineer Intern in Greer, SC.

Overall Purpose

Design production layouts and processes with the purpose of increasing productivity, eliminating wastefulness, reducing costs, and ensuring quality standards are maintained. Support the engineering team in analyzing and improving production layouts and processes. Promote positive changes and training at site. Support and contribute to the company Quality Policies and QMS.

Reports to

Director of Operations

Responsibilities

Client relationship & Business development

• Assist as a supporting contact for TRIGO engineering services within site.
• Support efforts to ensure client satisfaction and help build solid relationships.
• Assist with communication between internal teams and external customers when required.

Operations

• Assist with tracking engineering-related costs and help prepare reports related to engineering missions to the customer.
• Support engineering assessments/audits as per guidelines.
• Help monitor site engineering missions to ensure proper documentation and information are maintained.
• Assist in ensuring engineering tools and equipment are up-to-date with accurate information.
• Participate in Production Team meetings as assigned.
• Support the implementation of LEAN practices (VSM, Continuous flow, Workplace organization 5S, Cycle time, takt time studies, Ergonomics, Waste identification, TPM program).
• Assist with Kaizen events to identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Support the development and updating of work instructions and assist with training team members when needed.
• Assist with designing and improving work areas and layouts to improve ergonomics, reduce repetitive motions, and eliminate inefficient methods.
• Demonstrates commitment to reduce the risk of workplace accidents.
• Must comply with local and company Health & Safety legislation, laws, and policies.

Organization & management

• Develop presentations and participate in meetings when required, including internal team meetings and project discussions.
• Assist with monitoring services provided within the site on a daily basis.
• Support site teams with engineering-related service activities.
• Promote workplace improvements and development.

Technical

• Assist with defining problems, collecting data, and supporting root cause analysis.
• Support analysis of production processes to improve utilization of materials, production facilities, and personnel.

Other

• Any other duties as assigned

Knowledge, skills, abilities

Hard skills

• Proficiency in English
• Computer skills – Office, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint
• Basic understanding or exposure to LEAN practices, AutoCAD, and 8D problem-solving preferred
• Six Sigma methodology a bonus
• Ability to read and understand blueprints
• Work Instruction Writing
• Corrective Action writing
• Willingness to learn leadership and facilitation skills for continuous improvement workshops
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively on a team or individually

Values & attitudes

Global team spirit

· Team player

· Caring for people

· Open-minded

Excellence

· Reactive

· Resilient to pressure

· Rigorous

Customer focus

· Client oriented

· Reliable & trustworthy

· Flexible

Initiative

· Autonomous

· Innovative

· Daring

Work experience

Overall recommendations

• No prior professional experience required. Relevant coursework, academic projects, or previous internships in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering are preferred.

Education background

Overall recommendations

• Currently pursuing or recently enrolled in a B.S. in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field

About TRIGO Global Quality Solutions

Founded in 1997, TRIGO is a multinational company providing operational Quality Management solutions for the manufacturing sector, especially in the automotive and aerospace industries. With a team of more than ten thousand professionals present in 20+ countries across 4 continents, TRIGO offers a comprehensive portfolio of Quality Assurance services ranging from inspection to expert auditing, consulting and training.

The unrivaled expertise, industrial mindset and extensive global footprint that TRIGO has built up over the last 3 decades has made TRIGO the leading quality solutions provider using the latest innovative and reliable digital systems and standard processes, delivering results in the most demanding industries. TRIGO has recently started to expand its clientele by offering quality services to the medical, chemical and food industries.

TRIGO Global Quality Solutions is committed to the core values of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to treating people fairly, and with respect and dignity. We offer employment opportunities based upon an individual's qualifications and performance, free from discrimination or harassment because of race, ancestry, place of origin, ethnic origin, color, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, and disability.

TRIGO Global Quality Solutions appreciates receiving all expression of interest; however, only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted.