Process Engineer Intern

HSM has an opportunity for a Process Engineer Intern. The Process Engineer Intern will support Engineering activities such as time studies and continuous improvement initiatives on the manufacturing floor, confirming and updating drawing BOMs and associated data entry in JD Edwards among other projects. This internship will provide the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and training in many aspects of manufacturing engineering and day-to-day operations, while also gaining a good understanding of the HSM organization.

Additionally, interns will participate in:

• Weekly Lunch & Learn sessions with ELT members.
• A structured internship project, culminating in a final presentation to leadership.

Founded in 1944, HSM is a third generation privately held company which offers a proud rich history immersed in manufacturing innovation and our commitment to our people. We have 25 unique locations across the United States.  Our Corporate Headquarters is in Hickory, NC and houses our leadership, Finance, EHS, Human Resources, Benefits, and additional teams.

HSM specializes through its subsidiaries, in the manufacturing of components for furniture, bedding, transportation, packaging, automotive, and healthcare industries. We also design and construct automated production machinery for these industries. We likely have manufactured something you use every day like sofa or bed springs, pool noodles, recliner mechanisms, packaging supplies, fabricated sofa cushions, bus seats, and much more.  

Our commitment to excellence goes far beyond our products and processes; it is centered on the people who make it all possible. If you're interested in learning more about our company culture, as well as the benefits we offer our employees, please visit our website or social media pages.

The Process Engineering Internship at HSM offers a hands-on learning experience in manufacturing operations, process improvement, and quality control. Interns will gain exposure to key engineering functions while contributing to projects that drive efficiency, quality, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a strong understanding of the company's brand, customer needs, product goals, and industry trends.
• Rotate through various operations, including manufacturing, engineering, and quality control, to analyze and improve processes.
• Conduct time studies to establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and labor cost standards.
• Identify critical quality checkpoints for manufacturing processes based on failure modes and defects.
• Analyze production layouts, tools, and workflows to recommend quality improvements.
• Create and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for new and existing processes.
• Participate in Lean initiatives, including Gemba Walks, Kaizen events, and 5S activities.
• Review technical drawings and validate Bill of Material (BOM) data for accurate system entry.
• Apply academic knowledge to real-world process improvement projects while learning new skills.
• Develop strong communication skills to effectively present technical information in a clear, user-friendly manner.
• Shadow team members and provide support to HSM employees to gain a comprehensive understanding of engineering functions.
• Interns will communicate with stakeholders professionally, supporting process improvement initiatives while learning effective collaboration techniques.

• Must be currently enrolled in a full-time degree program (Mechanical, Industrial, or Quality Engineering preferred) or anticipating graduation.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented individual.
• Excellent computer skills (especially Excel).
  • Comprehension of tabs, rows, and columns.
  • Correct data format input.
  • Use of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division amongst cells.
  • Use advanced functions line SUM, AVERAGE, COUNTIF, VLOOKUP, AND IF.
  • Applying conditional formatting and cell styles.
  • Proficiently adept at data analysis and applying tools (i.e. pivot tables & charts).
• Basic knowledge of Lean and 5S methodologies.
• Basic understanding of work measurement techniques.
• Ability to research and investigate basic Engineering Topics.
• The ability to work well under pressure and with deadlines.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills

At HSM Solutions our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, innovation, and celebrating our successes together as a team. We provide our employees with the tools and resources they need to achieve their goals and to make a meaningful impact on our customers, our company, and our communities. If you're looking for a place that's not just a job, but a spot where you can grow and make a real impact, then HSM Solutions is the place for you. 

If you would like to apply for a position, please visit our career site at www.hsmsolutions.com/careers for a prompt response from our recruitment team. If you have any questions or would like to follow up on your application, please don't hesitate to contact us at jobs@hsmsolutions.com.

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