Internship Casting Assistant Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

EXPERIENCE/ REQUIREMENTS:

1 year minimum mechanical engineering experience; additional internship, co-op, or project experience preferred.

Intermediate understanding of:

• Mechanical design fundamentals
  • Structures, vibrations
  • Mechanisms, machine components, etc.
• Engineering calculations
  • Structural stress, strain, energy, etc.
  • Thermodynamics
  • Kinematics
  • Fluids
  • Heat Transfer
  • FEA, Creo Simulate preferred but not required
• Technical documentation
  • Mechanical Drawings, Tolerancing, GD&T
  • Technical Specifications
  • Test Plans
  • Engineering Change Control
  • Bill of Materials
• 2D and 3D CAD/modeling tools; ProE or Creo experience preferred
• ERP systems, preferably SAP
• Applicable OSHA, ANSI, and CSA standards.

Intermediate knowledge of:

• DFM/DFA procedures and processes
• Pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Fabrication methods (welding, casting, forming, etc.)
• Machining operations

Proficiency with Windows based PC operation and with Microsoft Office suite products.

Experience with Python programming is preferred but not required.

Willingness to learn machine design, manufacturing processes, and product standards.

Strong learning agility, attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.

Strong communication skills including technical writing.

May be required to work and/or travel as necessary to meet project schedules and/or accomplish goals and objectives.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Support mechanical design and analysis on assigned components and subsystems with little guidance.
• Create or update models, layouts, drawings, and supporting calculations following standards and references.
• Assist with BOM creation, documentation updates, and release support activities.
•  Intermediate knowledge of major assemblies, functions, design requirements, and performance expectations of company products.
•  Support manufacturing, purchasing, and assembly with technical questions as assigned.
•  Participate in and document design reviews, technical discussions, and problem-solving activities as directed.
•  Learn and apply company standards, safety requirements, and engineering practices to assigned work.
• Work with designers/drafters and engineers to support documentation content and accuracy.
•  Maintain organized technical records and clear documentation of assigned work.
• Communicate technical information effectively across departments (electrical engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, management, etc.).
• Practice continuous improvement to reduce costs with the department and company.
• Participate in job planning and scheduling.
• Take responsibility to ensure projects/tasks meet goals for cost, schedule and product performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

All associates shall:

• Know the AAC Corporate, Associate and Customer Vision and the AAC Quality Policy and conduct daily work in a manner that supports achievement of such. 
• Perform daily work in compliance with AAC’s objective to continuously improve AAC’s QMS. In order to do this associates must a) understand the definition of “good quality” as it pertains to their work, b) notify supervisor of poor incoming quality issues from upstream suppliers which can take the form of materials, information or processes, c) notify supervisor of poor intra-departmental quality issues which can take the form of material, information or processes, and d) work in a constructive manner to satisfy downstream customers and upstream suppliers to solve problems. 
• Understand and work to support achievement of corporate and departmental objectives.
• Work with supervisor to establish and meet individual training and development goals.
• Know and abide by all company policies.
• Act in a professional and ethical manner.

All of the above functions are essential for the position. Reasonable accommodations for disabilities (as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act) will be made. All qualification/requirements listed indicate the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, experience and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform effectively. Quality is a critical factor of job performance. This position description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of accountabilities, duties, responsibilities of requirements. Any individual may be required to perform any other job-related activities or functions requested by his/her manager, subject to reasonable accommodation.