Intern, Reliability Engineer - Packaging

Company: System One
Location: York
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

Internship opportunity for Summer 2025 term.

Check out the role overview below If you are confident you have got the right skills and experience, apply today.

General Summary:
This position will provide technical support focused on improving the reliability of the packaging operations within the plant through the implementation of continuous improvement methodologies. A secondary focus will be assisting the Packaging Engineer with capital projects.

Essential Functions: Responsible at all times for promoting a safety culture and awareness within area of responsibility.
Support and enforce all plant safety policies and procedures in a fair and consistent manner.
Design and modify new products and equipment, support existing designs, improve production techniques, equipment and develop test procedures.
Support the efficient and effective operations of the packaging lines by improving the reliability of the packaging equipment.
Incorporate principles of lean manufacturing such as 5S, key TPS elements, TPM, etc., to recommend innovative approaches to continuous improvement initiatives.
Utilize root cause analysis techniques to solve issues in a permanent, sustainable way.
Utilize failure mode and effects analysis to identify potential issues and set in place activities to mitigate the identified risks.
Resolve packaging problems using solutions that involve new techniques, technologies and concepts.
Support cross-functional teams, addressing technical challenges to achieve critical objectives.
Provide information and engineering support for operations and maintenance departments as needed.
Assist the Packaging Engineer in the execution of Capital Projects ensuring that they meet project commitments with regards to cost, schedule and performance.
Create and update standard work to move learnings and tribal knowledge into systems that promote training and sustainment.
Promote fair and consistent adherence to all local and corporate policies and procedures.
Performs other related duties as required and assigned.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to build positive relationships at all levels of the organization.
Excellent communications skills - ability to communicate clearly and concisely in multiple media - verbal, written, etc.
Excellent organizational/time management skills.
Ability to prioritize work assignments in a fast-paced work environment.
Solid critical thinking skills and ability to create new, innovative ways to handle situations.
Ability to apply RCA (fishbone, 5-why, quick kaizen, etc.) and FMEA methodologies to address failures both proactively (before they occur) and reactively (after they occur).
Strong computer skills (MS Office Suite, MS Project, CMMS and SAP).
Ability to analyze data and make appropriate recommendations.
Strong working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
A strong desire to learn and grow in all areas above is a must - as is the desire to share and teach others in all areas above.


Education/Experience: Pursuing a degree in Engineering or related field.

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