Company Description Permatex, Inc. a division of Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW); is a leading manufacturer, distributor, and marketer of premium chemical products to the automotive maintenance and repair, home and hardware markets. Core brands include: Permatex®, Fast Orange®, Spray Nine®, the Right Stuff® and Devcon® Home.Job DescriptionIf you are an Industrial Engineering student looking to gain experience while growing skills for your career, ITW Permatex in Solon, OH has a great opportunity for you! The Industrial Engineering Intern will apply lean manufacturing concepts and work measurement methods to improve material flow and productivity.As an Industrial Engineering Intern you will:Perform work measurement studies in manufacturing cell(s) to quantify capacity and establish labor standards.Work closely with manufacturing engineering, value stream leaders, and operators to identify and implement opportunities to reduce changeover times in machining.Develop current and future state value stream maps to uncover opportunities for improvement.Projects may include: Manufacturing (Assembly, Chemical Mixing, and Machining), focus on equipment, process, quality, and new model activities related to the department. Project management, problem analysis, production support, investigating new technologies and implementing countermeasures.QualificationsRequired Education, Experience & Skills:Undergraduate student, preferably in their Senior year, pursuing a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or similar field of studyCumulative GPA of 3.0 or higherCompletion of Work Measurement or similar courseworkStrong interpersonal skills and willingness to collaborate with production team.Proficient with MS Office especially MS ExcelWillingness to learn and apply industrial engineering skills to improve manufacturing operations.Legal authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this role.This job description reflects 1 opening for the Summer 2024 Internship Session (May - August). This is a paid internship.Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. This job description should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an incumbent in this position. Incumbents are required to perform other related functions as assigned.Additional InformationITW is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. EEO is the law. ITW invites any employee and/or applicant to review the Company's Affirmative Action Plan. This plan is available for inspection upon request by emailing [email protected]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Katie Craig at (440) 914-3166. No other calls will be accepted.ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues' unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
