Intern - Manufacturing Engineering (Winona, MN)

We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come for our customers, our communities, and our planet. 
 
Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls (ABL) and the Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.  
 
We are positioned at the intersection of sustainability and technology. Our businesses develop technology that helps save our customers energy and reduce their carbon emissions. We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and location-aware applications. 

Program Overview & Location

Are you a driven and talented individual looking for the place to do your best work while developing into an impactful leader? Look no further than the Acuity Brands Internship Program!

 

The Acuity Brands Internship Program is a 10–12-week experience (May – August, 40 hours/week) designed to develop high-potential candidates into leaders through hands-on experiences that connect interns’ strengths and interests with the needs of the business. In addition to making an impact through your participation in key projects and transformative processes, you will have an opportunity to mentor and network with leaders throughout Acuity Brands. 

 

We prefer that interns only have one or two semesters left in their degree program so they can be considered for our Leadership Program immediately following the completion of the internship. Our Leadership Program is a full-time, entry-level rotational program that allows recent graduates to explore different areas within a functional area. These experiences enable young talent to grow their skill set and network within the company while figuring out what they are passionate about early in their careers. 

 

This role works onsite full time in Winona, MN.

Primary Responsibilities Include

 

While specific projects and activities vary during your internship, you can expect to: 

• Implement Lean manufacturing tools in assembly cells to improve productivity.
  • 5S cells - Establish a 2-bin system, label each bin and bin location, tool locations, etc.
  • 5S - Create shadow foam boards for tools.
  • Upgrade cell Layouts to improve POU, create a one-piece flow, and reduce waste.
  • Conduct time studies to create/update SW documentation and CTQs.
• Integrate traceability system capabilities to the Smart EOL testers.
• Space consolidation projects to optimize production space and increase production floor footprint for projected future business.
• Participate in Kaizen Events.
• Work with Manufacturing Engineers and provide support on productivity improvement projects.
• Training on PDS process and Support New Product Introductions.
• Work with Manufacturing Engineers to create a capacity plan for each area.
• Projects on OOB quality claims reduction:
  • Collect and analyze dashboard data.
  • Work with Manufacturing Engineers to create impactful action plans (RCCM) to address OOB quality claims.
  • Measure and Analyze Internal Quality Issues.

Qualifications

 

In addition to currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related field from an accredited college or university, qualified interns will have: 

• Relevant internship or project experience.
• A minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong time management and priorit