Process Engineering Intern

About the Role

Ariat International has an opportunity for a Process Engineering Intern at our Haslet, Texas distribution center (DC) to learn about continuous process improvement. The Process Engineering Intern will learn how to ensure existing distribution processes adhere to best practices and consider new processes and equipment for improvement. The processes include the distribution of apparel and footwear that are processed by the DC. The role will encompass development of concepts through the execution of solutions.

You’ll Make a Difference by

• Working directly with distribution staff to understand the daily challenges on the distribution floor.
• Performing time studies, calculating cycle time, and developing basic manufacturing flow and capacity plans.
• Evaluating the workflow and sequence of operations to drive improvements in processes in manufacturing systems through VSM.
• Lean principles implementation (workflow, standard work, Kanban, VSM, Poka-Yoke, and 5S)
• Executing process improvement projects, improving process capability and production volume while maintaining and improving quality standards.
• Creating standard work documents (i.e., work instructions, visual aids, procedures) for the current and new direct and indirect operations to standardize processes across operations and shifts.
• Supporting facility layout and design, equipment relocation, and layout optimization projects.
• Presenting/Reporting on an improvement project at the end of the internship.
• Assisting with other learning opportunities as assigned

About You

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program with a major in engineering or related field or recent graduate. (Degrees preferred: Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, Robotics, or related fields.)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Visio) software
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.
• Able to work independently, take initiative, and drive for results with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work 10 weeks during the summer break and potentially 20 hours +/- during the school year.
• Knowledge of Lean tools and principles such as Kaizen, 5S, Poka-Yoke, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Kanban, and Value Stream Mapping (VSM) preferred.
• Hands-on support for mechanical changes, performing time studies preferred

About Ariat

Ariat is an innovative, outdoor global brand with roots in equestrian performance. We develop high-quality footwear and apparel for people who ride, work, and play outdoors, and care about performance, quality, comfort, and style.

The hourly rate for this position is $20.00 per hour.

The salary is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data for geographic locations. Ariat in good faith believes that this posted compensation range is accurate for this role at this location at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This contract position may be eligible for select benefits through the payrolling agency. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance options and 401k.

Ariat will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws. Ariat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local law. Ariat is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application process, email human.resources@ariat.com.

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Please note that Ariat does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agreement, Ariat will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter/agency placement fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed Agreement, Ariat explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted directly to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Ariat.