Manufacturing Engineer Intern - Summer 2024 - Loma Systems

Founded in 1912, Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a diversified, Fortune 200 manufacturing company that delivers specialized expertise, innovative thinking and value-added products to meet critical customer needs in a variety of industries. Ranked among Fortune’s Magazine’s most admired companies, the company focuses on solid growth, improving profitability and strong returns across its worldwide platforms and divisions. These divisions serve customers and markets around the globe, with a significant presence in developed as well as emerging markets. ITW’s revenues totaled $15.9 billion in 2022.

Want to work for a company who protect the consumer whilst also having a highly commercial focus? ‘We Keep Food Safe’ from physical contaminants, saving lives and reducing waste.

LOMA SYSTEMS is a premium worldwide manufacturer of inspection equipment, used to identify contaminants and product defects in the food and pharmaceutical industries. LOMA Systems has over 50 years of experience developing and installing Designed to Survive ™ equipment, that delivers on our company purpose to ensure when products leave the factory, they are contamination free, to the quality intended and safe for you as the consumer. We pride ourselves in delivering on our commitments, providing high quality technical service and trusted advice to our customers.

Overview:

The position holder will work directly with our Production and Operations teams and he/she will be involved in tool-box projects that are tailored to the qualified candidate’s specific skills and field of study. This role will collaborate daily with the Loma Systems management and professionals from various departments.

This internship is approximately 40 hours per week for 8-12 weeks, with flexible start and end dates within the range of May-September 2024.

The intern is expected to be able to reliably commute to our office in Carol Stream, IL on a daily basis. We are unable to offer housing or travel reimbursement.

Responsibilities:

• Develop high level knowledge on all related processes and resources; identifying and executing on continuous improvement initiatives (80’s line and sub-assembly, inventory management and supply chain improvements)
• Demonstrate visible continuous improvement through effective application of ITW best practices (e.g. in-lining, 80/20, Front-to-back)
• Identify and execute on continuous improvement initiatives that directly impact and improve fixed and variable costs
• Coordinate and execute on programs to optimize, maintain, monitor, and report on Quality systems and processes (e.g. QICAT, ZVA, ISO9001:2015)
• Perform time studies on new 80’s products as well as 20’s to re-establish standards
• Final test process review and work instruction creation
• X-Ray work instructions update and Checkweigher work instructions creation

• Undergraduate upperclassman pursuing a Bachelor level degree in Engineering (Industrial preferred, Mechanical/Manufacturing/Quality also accepted)

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
• Previous internship/co-op experience, leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular)
• Quick learner – i.e. ability to learn new software and understand directions
• Reliable/dependable – shows up to work on time and is committed to timely completion of assignments
• Proficient with MS Office Products (Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel)

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the online application system process due to your disability, please call the Loma Human Resources Dept. at (224) 856-8937 to request assistance. No other requests will be acknowledged.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.