Industrial Engineering Intern (Req #: 1020)

Company: Peckham Industries
Location: Shaftsbury
Posted on: April 23, 2025

Job Description:

Peckham Industries


Location: Shaftsbury, VT
Salary Interval: Temporary
Pay Range: $21.00 - $21.00
Date Posted: 01/07/2025

About Us: Peckham Industries Inc. (PII) has been a family-run business since 1924 and we believe our "family by choice" ethos delivers value as the trusted supplier of construction materials, products, and services in the communities we serve. Through our extensive network of hot mix asphalt and ready-mix concrete plants, quarries, and liquid asphalt terminals, PII delivers the highest quality materials and custom solutions to thousands of road construction and road maintenance customers. In addition, the company's construction operations include paving and road reclamation services, as well as precast/prestressed concrete production and erection of multi-level parking structures, specialty buildings, and bridge components.
Become part of our mission by realizing your purpose, serving our community interests, and delivering growth for our customers. Peckham Industries educates, innovates, and applies technology in a way that is safe, sustainable, inclusive, and profitable.
Dailey Precast, LLC is a subsidiary of Peckham Industries and is a leading precast concrete manufacturer dedicated to delivering high-quality concrete products for the construction industry specializing in parking structures and similar commercial buildings. With a commitment to innovation, efficiency, and sustainability, we are seeking a motivated Industrial Engineering Intern to join our team. This internship offers an exceptional opportunity for a passionate student to apply Lean Six Sigma principles, value stream mapping, and waste elimination techniques in a real-world manufacturing setting.


Job Summary: Peckham's paid Internship Program is designed to add practical, relevant experience to your field of study while welcoming you into our family by choice.
As an Industrial Engineering Intern at Dailey Precast, you will work closely with our experienced engineering team to analyze and optimize manufacturing processes. You will play a crucial role in identifying areas for improvement, reducing waste, and enhancing overall efficiency within our production facilities. This internship is designed to provide hands-on experience in applying Lean Six Sigma methodologies to drive process excellence.
Enrollment in an accredited Industrial Engineering program (Bachelor's or Master's) is required for this internship opportunity.
Only completed applications with all required attachments received by Monday, May 5, 2025, will be considered.
Essential Functions: 1.Safety. Protect friends and family. At Peckham, safety is our priority. Willingness to learn and follow all safety guidelines across our different lines of business and even in corporate offices. 2.Integrity. Execute work with honest, a positive attitude and productive approach. Experience a learning environment where questions are welcomed.3.Dedication. Contribute professional work in a timely and organized manner as outlined in a syllabus. Work with masters that continuously seek to be the best they can be. 4.Efficiency. Collaboration and create value through employee engagement, sustainability, and stakeholder partnerships to deliver the best results. 5.Communicate. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data and conduct process assessments.6.Utilize value stream mapping techniques to visually represent current and future-state processes.7.Identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas of waste within the manufacturing process.8.Mastery. Develop and recommend process improvement strategies to increase productivity and reduce costs.9.Assist in the implementation of Lean Six Sigma initiatives and projects.10.Conduct time and motion studies to optimize workflow and labor utilization.11.Collect and analyze data to monitor the impact of process improvements.12.Assist in the development of standard work instructions and training materials.13.Respect and engage. Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives and Kaizen events.14.Communicate. Present findings and recommendations to management and team members.

Requirements, Education and Experience:Excellent Attendance and Punctuality. The program is scheduled to run ten weeks, Monday, June 2, 2025, through Friday, August 8, 2025, but can be flexible to the student's need. We may customize the dates according to your and/or your school's schedule. You will be responsible for tracking your time using an automated company timecard.
1.You are responsible for your own housing and reliable transportation.2.Strict adherence to all safety protocol, OSHA safety rules and regulations procedures3.Current enrollment at an accredited college or university with a 3.0 or higher GPA4.Successful submission of our online application by Monday, May 5, 2025, and:---a cover letter or paragraph stating your major and what intrigues you about it. ---a resume including your LinkedIn profile, if you have one.---one written recommendation (e-mail ok) from a current or previous employer, teacher, or professor5.Strong understanding of Lean Six Sigma principles and methodologies.6.Proficiency in value stream mapping, waste elimination, and process optimization.7.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, and strong written and verbal communication skills are required.8.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).9.Eagerness to learn and adapt in a dynamic manufacturing environment, along with attention to detail and a commitment to quality, are essential.10.Proficient written and verbal English communication skills11.Legal right to work in the U. S.
Other Duties:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Travel:Position may require up to 5% travel by personal vehicle to job sites and offices throughout the state of New York, and New England based on the needs of the business.
Work Environment/Physical Demands:This job operates in an office and professional environment, as well as, a manufacturing plant and construction environment. This role routinely uses office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers. This position also works on or near moving mechanical parts and loud equipment. Requires the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time as well as lifting, pulling, bending, kneeling, squatting, climbing, walking, reaching, driving, and repetitive motion.
Values:At Peckham, you will experience our values wherever you work: corporate offices, plants, quarries, or paving operations. We share a common set of values - safety, integrity, dedication, and efficiency which are embedded in how we show up every day. Ours is a culture where we protect family and friends, our word is our bond, we are committed to serve and results matter. Our values are the foundation of our growth, and we believe will pave the way for future success.

Peckham Industries, Inc. (PII) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to provide EEO to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, if you have a disability and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Peckham, please contact Recruitment@peckham.com.



Compensation details: 21-21 Hourly Wage



PIcee7ec1e719a-37248-36429845

Keywords: Peckham Industries, Albany , Industrial Engineering Intern (Req #: 1020), Engineering , Shaftsbury, New York