Design Engineering Internship at Amsted Rail in Greenville, South Carolina

Job Description:

Amsted Rail is a globally integrated manufacturer. Freight car builders, as well as railroads, car owners, and leasing companies rely on us to provide components and innovative systems for freight cars and locomotives, repair and service and location and condition monitoring. From the big picture to the finest details, Amsted Rail is continuously improving the heavy haul landscape.
As an employee-owned company, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit and through competitive compensation, outstanding benefits and internal advancement opportunities, you will have the chance to create a career you can be proud of.

What you will do:

• Safety: exhibit safe work habits in a manufacturing environment, following training. Identify safety risks in design and develop preventative actions, with oversight.
• 3D Modeling: Provide support using SolidWorks to create or modify 3D models
• Drawing Creation & Revision: Provide support using SolidWorks to create or revise drawings.
• Analysis: Use software tools like Excel to organize and analyze large data sets for specifically assigned goals.
• Design: Assist in design plan development, with oversight of existing product lines.
• Continuous Improvement: Assist in implementation of new manufacturing processes and technology. Identify and implement cost reduction, quality, safety and ergonomic improvement ideas, with oversight. Participate in lean improvement activities as assigned (5S Blitz, Kaizen, etc).

Requirements:
• Completed more than 50% of academic classwork toward engineering degree (mechanical, industrial or manufacturing), including proficiency in drafting/modeling.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask throughout the day.
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Preferred

Amsted Rail is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. To learn more about us, please visit us online at www.amstedrail.com. EOC M/F/D/V