Intern, Engineering

About Us:

Alliance Machine Systems International, LLC is a privately held company with over 35 years of history dedicated to providing corrugated box manufacturing machines and services to the changing industry. As the paperboard packaging industry's premier global supplier of productivity-enhancing process machinery and systems, we supply innovative designs, intelligent automation, and optimized workflow, coupled with highly responsive parts and service support. Our United States and Europe based engineering, manufacturing, sales and service operations provide a global support system covering the full product portfolio of Alliance, Serco, TEI, ASC, Pallmac, J&L and Tanabe machines.

 

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

 

Job Description:

THIS IS AN ON-SITE INTERNSHIP LOCATED IN SPOKANE, WASHINGTON.

The primary focus of this role is to gain experience in the engineering function of the business as a student.

Drives improvements in manufacturing operations by applying engineering principles, CAD tools, Lean methodologies, Kata routines, and data-driven strategies—collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to optimize process flow, operational effectiveness, and product quality.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops, evaluates and recommends manufacturing processes by: designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from workers and working with the Engineering team.

• Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout.

• Develop work plans, Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions.

• Familiarity of Lean Manufacturing concepts such as Value-Added time, Waste, PDCA cycle and 7S.

• Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.

• Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.

• Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.

• Familiar with Project Lifecycle and Project Management tools to organize and document information accordingly.

• Design or revise existing drawings using Solidworks; develop floor plans/ layouts using 2D software such as AutoCAD or Draftsight.

• Promote a culture of psychological safety by encouraging open communication, mutual respect, and inclusive collaboration across all levels of the organization.

• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

• Becomes familiar with all company safety standards.

• Performs all commitments/tasks in a timely and professional manner.

• Performs other duties/responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with a high degree of satisfaction. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related field, or current enrollment in an accredited program with expected graduation within 6–12 months.

Experience and Skills

• Possesses a high level of skill and aptitude in

• Dealing with complexity

• Informing, leading, supervising others

• Hardware specifications

• Manufacturing methods and procedures

• Manufacturing quality

• Product development

• Presenting technical information

• CAD drawing and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)

• Data analytics

• Effective communication, a proactive approach to tasks, and collaborates well within a dynamic production environment.

Physical Requirements

To successfully perform the essential functions of this job, an individual must be willing and able to

• Travel as needed.

• Sit at a desk or computer for extended periods of time.

• Move about the office and factory with occasional lifting, bending and reaching.

• Must be able to lift 50lbs.

• Dial, hear and respond to telephone calls and inquiries.

• Communicate effectively (visually and verbally) with internal and external contacts.

• Meet requirements of daily attendance on job for a full, continuous work schedule.

Compensation: $20 hourly

 

At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job.  If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.  We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions.  Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process. ​

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.

 

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

 

Company:

Alliance