Intern Industrial Engineer Summer 2018 - Uniontown, United States - Sensus

Description

Xylem (XYL) is a leading global water technology company committed to developing innovative technology solutions to the world's water challenges. The Company's products and services move, treat, analyze, monitor and return water to the environment in public utility, industrial, residential and commercial building services settings. Xylem also provides a leading portfolio of smart metering, network technologies and advanced infrastructure analytics solutions for water, electric and gas utilities. The Company's more than 16,500 employees bring broad applications expertise with a strong focus on identifying comprehensive, sustainable solutions. Headquartered in Rye Brook, New York with 2017 revenue of $4.7 billion, Xylem does business in more than 150 countries through a number of market-leading product brands.

The name Xylem is derived from classical Greek and is the tissue that transports water in plants, highlighting the engineering efficiency of our water-centric business by linking it with the best water transportation of all – that which occurs in nature. For more information, please visit us at

Sensus, a Xylem brand, helps a wide range of public service providers – from utilities to cities to industrial complexes and campuses – do more with their infrastructure to improve quality of life in their communities. We enable our customers to reach farther through the application of technology and data-driven insights that deliver efficiency and responsiveness. We partner with them to anticipate and respond to evolving business needs with innovation in sensing and communications technologies, data analytics and services. Learn more at and follow @SensusGlobal on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.

The Role: Sensus, a Xylem brand, seeks an Industrial/Manufacturing Engineer intern to validate production standards and improve efficiency in key production areas. Position may also support new MES software implementation at the Uniontown facility.

Knowledge in Six Sigma, Lean, and Time/Motion Studies required. Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities:

• Perform time studies to establish proper work flow and validate standards. Identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
• Identify cost saving opportunities.
• Perform additional job duties not outlined but within the scope of the job activities as directed.

Minimum Qualifications: Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities, License/Certification:

• BS in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent (in progress)
• Prior experience in manufacturing assembly preferred.
• Knowledge and training in Six Sigma, Lean, and Time/Motion required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to communicate effectively to all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision.

Physical Demands:

(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Light lifting lbs.), office environment
• Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend and move about the facility

Work Environment:

(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Office: Standard office equipment; work usually performed in an office setting free from any disagreeable elements.
• Standard weekly job hours: 40 hours

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