Engineering Intern

Job Title: Engineering Internship

Wage: $20 Hourly

Location: Athol, MA – onsite

Department:   Engineering                      

Supervisor: Sr. Process Engineer             

Company Overview

Pexco is a leading component supplier across a variety of industrial end markets and applications with production facilities in the US, Mexico, and Canada. The Company is primarily engaged in designing and manufacturing not only extruded plastic (commodity to high-performance) tubes and profiles through an expansive twelve-site footprint but also specializes in the injection molding of high-performance polymer parts. In addition, Pexco offers a wide range of differentiated, value-added services, including design, prototyping, die building, sub-assembly, fabrication, and supply chain management. Moreover, Pexco has developed deep expertise in processing PTFE rod, tube, sheet, tape, and pipe, as well as in rubber extrusion serving the RV and other industries. 

Pexco’s innovative products are utilized in fluid handling, electrical insulation, traffic safety, infrastructure, commercial lighting, and applications across aerospace & defense, medical, electronics & semiconductors, mobility, environmental testing, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, and other high-growth end-markets. The Company sells directly to more than 2,000 customers, including OEMs and end-users, as well as through distribution in certain markets. 

Pexco has built an industry-leading reputation through its focus on short-run products with rapid turnarounds, tight tolerances, material science expertise, and a high degree of operational complexity. The company has a proven track record of growing its core segments and entering attractive new verticals over time to gain an increased share of a $10 billion total addressable market. 

Pexco’s strategy is to consistently deliver compelling customer value within both our core and strategic market segments. Continuous improvement and ease of doing business (internal and external), remain a consistent operating theme for Pexco. 

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for learning and developing the required skills for the design and manufacturing of profile extrusion tooling, along with development of custom processes with the objective of improving total quality, material usage, and productivity. They will work closely with Process Engineers, QC, and Manufacturing to achieve these common team objectives. This position typically runs for12-16 weeks, unless extended by the employer.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains compliance with the Company and plant safety policies and procedures.
• Assist with designing tooling and developing processes for mono and co-extrusion plastic profiles, tubes, and secondary fabrication individually or with other Process Engineers.
• Assist with new tooling development process for the project assigned using hands-on approach to meet customer expectations with quality and on time delivery of samples.
• Partners with other staff members; production, maintenance, and QC to develop the process to get first article samples approved.
• Coordinate the tooling activities needed for new products with Die Development, technicians, Production Manager, and others involved in producing first article samples.
• Support other departments and Pexco sites in their tooling needs. Actively seek ways to improvise process efficiencies by way of redevelopment in the shortest possible lead time and most effective design.
• Complete daily tasks as needed to assist with the objectives of Process Engineers.
• Work on continuous improvement projects for efficiencies & reduce scrap.
• Assist with planning, developing, and coordinating tool development trials.
• Maintain engineering database and documentation as required.
• Think outside the box.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently obtain or pursuing BS in Engineering or higher.
• 1-2 years’ experience with plastic manufacturing, preferably with plastic extrusion die design and process development, or combination of education and experience. 
• Understand different plastic resins and processing.
• Proficient usage of AutoCAD or 2D and 3D CAD programs.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with keen attention to detail independently, or with supervision.
• Above average communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office based software (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)