Quality Intern

Set Your Future IN MOTION

Manitou is purposefully committed to you, its people. We continue to elevate our success based on a “One United Team” focus that enables our purpose-driven and agile work environment. We pride ourselves in fostering a work-life balance that allows flexibility in people's day-to-day lives. In an era when talent is in-demand, you will find an unwavering commitment to your personal and professional growth.

ABOUT OUR COMPANY CULTURE:

As a worldwide leader in handling, access platforms and earthmoving equipment, Manitou Group’s mission is to improve working conditions, safety and performance throughout the world, while preserving people and their environment. We design, manufacture, distribute and service products and solutions for the material handling, access equipment and compact earthmoving activities that work smarter, safer and reliably while delivering value to our customers.  Our high-profile brands include Manitou and Gehl, and we are proud of our network of 1,050 dealers throughout the world.  With sales in 140 countries, our team of 4,500 people are committed to delivering exceptional customer satisfaction.  We operate in more than 30 global locations to ensure proximity to our customers and services tailored to their needs.

Manitou continues on the forefront of innovation driving the green transition while also streamlining our operations guided by our customer-centric “New Horizons” roadmap. We are committed to providing safety and unique customer experiences worldwide. In sharing the same mission and values, our workforce remains engaged and passionate about what we manufacture and services we provide.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:

Quality Intern plans, directs and coordinates manufacturing/quality processes in the plant; responds to manufacturing/quality issues and concerns to ensure products are produced to specifications and according to manufacturing/operation schedule. Quality Intern reports to Quality Manager.  Interns will work with Engineers on quality and process improvement projects. Job responsibilities that will include 5-S/Lean events, time studies, develop work instructions, project and quality management systems.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Detailed job instructions are as follows:

5-S/Lean events

●        Go through workstations, identify and document tools as required

●        Develop and implement labeling system for tools

●        Utilize Lean principles to improve productivity and efficiency

Time Studies

●        Develop metrics of rails per machine to calculate throughput

●        Document touch up process for each product

●        Time study all large weldments (frames, lift arms, booms)

●        Update manpower calculations based on new time observations

●        Time study robots

Develop work instructions

●        Update master facility and cell layouts in AutoCAD

●        Create or modify in 3D CAD, rack or carts to improve efficiency

●        Create in 3D CAD, weld fixturing equipment

Project Management

●        Task: Organize and coordinate a small scale project

●        Deliverable: Initial work breakdown structure (WBS) and preliminary schedule, well reasoned plan for project implementation

●        Knowledge demonstrated: Logical thinking, planning, understanding of project scheduling and slack time. Ability to adjust to unforeseen events.

Quality Management

●        Task: Create and/or update Quality Management System Roadmap for group alignment.

●        Deliverable: Accurate and usable flow charts of processes to be compliant with ISO 9001

●        Knowledge demonstrated: Able to clearly communicate desired tasks, sequences, tools needed for process identification to various experience and skill levels. Acts as an answer point in the supervisor and team leader’s absence.

EXPERIENCE:

●        Leadership experience is helpful.

●        Adapts well to change.

●        Ability to remain calm in high pressure situations.

●        Basic computer skills.

●        Good communication skills – written, listening and verbal.

●        Excellent customer service skills.

●        Ability to lift 50 pounds (if required).

●        Ability to work well with other departments to accomplish necessary goals within the company.

KNOWLEDGE:

●        Team building knowledge.

●        Advanced understanding of specific department operations.

EDUCATION:

●        High School Diploma required.

●        Two - three years’ in an engineering bachelor's program.

LOCALIZATION AND TRAVEL EXPECTED:

●        This position is located in Madison, SD.

●        No travel required.

OUR REWARDS & RECOGNITION:
In addition to an inclusive compensation package, we offer a comprehensive benefits program, including: Medical/Dental/Vision, 401k including employer match, tuition reimbursement, community-oriented volunteer program, wellness activities, employee and family activities throughout the year, and so much more! See for yourself why Forbes ranked Manitou within the top 125 for World’s Best Employers.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.  
Equal Opportunity Employer