Company Overview:

Schafer Industries is a premier supplier of off-highway axles and differentiated precision gearing solutions.   Established in 1934, Schafer Industries has locations in South Bend, IN, Roscoe, IL, Fredericktown, OH and Blacklick, OH. Schafer Industries is one of the few manufacturers of integrated axle solutions in the off-highway electric vehicle market. Schafer serves customers in a variety of end markets including off-highway vehicles, recreational vehicles, aerospace, defense, oil & gas, material handling, powertrain, electric mobility, heavy duty trucking, agriculture, and construction. Our mission is to leverage world class capabilities to deliver superior products and services to maximize the value for our customers, employees, shareholders, and communities.

Position Summary:

Schafer Industries is currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer Intern for its Schafer Driveline operation in Fredericktown Oh. 

Why Work at Schafer Industries?

• We are a growth-oriented company with a diversified customer base.
• We are committed to a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• You will enjoy a collaborative work environment where your talents and opinions matter.
• We provide training as well as opportunities to work on projects in support of your career development.
• You will quickly see your impact when working with the team.
• We live our values of Safety, Integrity, Responsibility to Others, Customer Focus, Continuous Improvement and Accountability in all that we do.
• We have competitive pay and benefits to include 401(k) match and tuition reimbursement.

Job Summary:

A Manufacturing Engineer Intern documents the set-up instructions and job procedures for the assembly lines or work cells.  The intern would also continually support the on-going production manufacturing operation. The intern would develop concepts regarding work-study, ergonomics, operation research, manufacturing management, materials management, production plans.  Also, the intern would pursue optimization of the organization in areas such as materials, machinery, methodologies, measurements, and processes as required.

Essential Functions:

• Update and develop the equipment start up processes and develop training plan.
• Update and develop the work instruction for the assembly lines and work cells.
• Evaluates and executes time-study techniques to establish labor standards.
• Improve the production efficiency. Research about the tools, methodologies and processes and find out solutions to improve production efficiency.
• Develop improvements of workplace design.
• Evaluates opportunities for efficient utilization and cost reduction, presenting solutions to continually improve overall production system performance.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• High School diploma.
• Intern must be enrolled in Associates or Bachelor’s program in Engineering.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.).
• Problem Solving/Analysis.
• Technical Capacity.
• Results Oriented.
• Initiative.
• Discretion.
• Organizational Skills.
• Performance Management.
• Leadership.

Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

Schafer Industries is an EEO/AAP Employer:

Our company is committed to providing equal employment opportunity. This means that we make employment decisions on the basis of job-related qualifications, skills and abilities and not on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

As a federal subcontractor, we also are required to take affirmative action, or proactive measures, to prevent discrimination.