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Reporting to the Operations Engineering Manager, the Strategic Projects Intern provides the best possible support by assisting with all aspects of factory planning and engineering and helps to ensure that ongoing projects run smoothly.

• Support planning, scheduling, and execution of brownfield construction and engineering project initiatives associated with plant transformation and new project introduction

• Track project milestones, budgets, risks, issues, and dependencies to ensure accurate project controls and reporting

• Collaborate with Engineering, Plant Planning, Production, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and translate technical information into actionable project plans
• Develop and maintain project schedules, dependency maps, critical-path analyses, and executive status reports
• Create and maintain advanced Excel models, Power BI dashboards, and automated reporting tools
• Analyze project, construction, and operational data to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and performance gaps
• Create automated reporting workflows and leverage AI tools and data solutions to reduce manual effort and improve team efficiency
• Support cost tracking, forecasting, and resource planning activities for construction and engineering projects
• Document project requirements, meeting outcomes, action items, and lessons learned to improve project governance and knowledge management
• Assist with coordination and readiness activities for new project introduction (NPI) within an existing manufacturing environment
• Present project updates, dashboard insights, and recommendations to project teams and leadership

• Work effectively in a fast-paced environment where priorities and project requirements evolve rapidly

Preferred Skills:

• Project KPI Tracking - Timeline, Funding, & Processes
• Advanced Excel fundamentals
• Power BI
• Knowledge of risk management and critical path scheduling
• AI Workflow creations - Microsoft Co-Pilot

Preferred Qualifications:

• Having graduated within the past 12 months or working towards a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Project Management, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field. 
• Applicants should be eager, driven, focused, hard-working individuals that are ready to assist a growing company with handling a complex multi-million dollar project. He or she should be willing to learn and be taught skills from experienced members of the engineering team. The individual should be self-motivated and interested in adding value and making a difference within an organization. 
• Applicants should have advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong experience with Power BI, as well as an interest in AI, automation, data analytics, and digital transformation within manufacturing. 
• Applicants should have strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills, as well as the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams.