Engineering Intern
The Summer Engineering Intern will be responsible for testing and developing Engineering projects and strategic programs from lab phase all the way into market test. Will work closely with the Sr. Manager Engineer. Must work cross-functionally and create ready to implement solutions when the business is ready for them. This position will be onsite in St. Louis.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Design and implement methods for process control, process improvement, testing, and development.
- Promote and execute quality standards, inspection processes, test methodology, quality plans, documents and processes.
- Develop, execute and analyze quality-reporting measures.
- Apply statistical methods and perform mathematical calculations to determine processes, staff and equipment requirements and production standards.
- Draft and design layout of equipment, materials and workspaces to illustrate maximum efficiency, throughput, and labor allocation.
- Recommend, plan and initiate projects involving cost reduction, work simplification methods and standardization, material handling and equipment justification analyses.
- Review prototypes of new systems and perform feasibility studies.
- Communicate with management and users to develop production and design standards.
- Estimate production cost and effect of design changes and recommends action and control.
- Evaluate precision and accuracy of production.
- Analyze statistical data and system or process specifications to determine standards and establish quality and reliability objectives of finished systems and processes.
- Develop production methods, labor utilization standards and cost analysis systems to promote efficient staff and facility utilization.
- Recommend methods for improving utilization of personnel, material, equipment and utilities.
- Travel may be required to complete job duties
- Work cross-functional with over departments to execute key initiatives.
- Complete adhoc projects as needed.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Students having completed their 3rd year or more towards Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering, engineering management or equivalent are encouraged to apply.
- Robotics/control programming experience preferred.
- Must be able to travel as needed
- Experienced with AutoCAD (preferred)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES
- Broad knowledge of theory and principles of statistics and statistical process control.
- Diverse knowledge of inspection and control methods, techniques and documentation.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal). Must be able to effectively convey information to associates at all levels.
- Strong computer skills with AutoCAD, Microsoft Suite, word processing, spreadsheets and databases, including Access.
- Well-developed critical thinking skills, using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Strong time management skills including managing one's own time.
- Active listening skills, including giving full attention to what other people are saying.
- Complex problem solving, able to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Ability to travel as needed less than 10% of work hours.
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What We Do
Panera began in 1987 as St. Louis Bread Company, a humble community bakery founded with a sourdough starter from San Francisco and a dream of putting a loaf of bread in every arm. While our business has expanded well beyond St. Louis since then, that same sourdough starter is still used in our iconic sourdough bread and the craft of baking bread fresh each day remains at the heart of Panera Bread. Each day, our trained bakers fill our bakery shelves with delicious freshly baked cookies, pastries, bagels, and a range of breads from focaccia to classic baguettes.
We believe in serving delicious, freshly prepared, clean food made with carefully selected ingredients that we are proud to serve our own families. Our menu, crafted by chefs and bakers, features classic, comforting dishes, each with an intriguing twist.
We respect our planet and take measures to lessen our impacts. We believe in treating people with warmth, kindness, and respect, whether it’s a guest in our cafe or one of our associates. And we believe in helping our local communities, especially in times of need.
We’re also focused on improving quality and convenience. With investments in technology and operations, we offer omni-channel access to your Panera favorites – like mobile ordering, catering, and Rapid Pick-Up® for to-go orders, Curbside pick-up and delivery – all designed to make things easier for our guests.
Today, Panera operates as both Panera Bread® or Saint Louis Bread Co St. Louis Bread Company in 48 states, the District of Columbia and Canada.
Panera Bread is privately held by JAB Holding Company. Panera Bread is part of Panera Brands, one of the largest fast-casual restaurant platforms in the U.S., comprised of Panera Bread®, Caribou Coffee® and Einstein Bros.® Bagels.
