Project Engineering Internship

First Quality Retail Services, LLC in Lewistown, PA is seeking talented, team-oriented, college students for its Internship Programs 2027. We have one goal: providing you with real life, hands-on experience!  These positions are full-time, paid positions where you will work on real projects with real results!

Company Philosophy:

The company has built its reputation in the marketplace by demanding high standards for all of its employees. The company’s success is measured by its integrity, honesty, quality products at a fair price with exemplary service to its customers.  This position requires an individual that excels in leadership and is a team player with a superb skill set.  Beyond the technical qualifications of the position it is important that the individual demonstrates a character with strong family values and a willingness to build a solid working relationship with hands-on ownership.

Purpose and role of job:

Responsible for the specification, selection, purchase, installation, and startup support of major capital projects, to improve efficiencies, quality or expand the manufacturing operation.

Principal Accountabilities/ Responsibilities:

• Prepares timelines, schedules, and coordinates multiple disciplines to meet required schedules.
• Prepares equipment/line proposals, installations, startups, and validations.
• Analyzes trend data, troubleshoots process problems.
• Observes all safety rules and uses the proper safety equipment at all times.
• Performs other duties as necessary when directed to do so.
• Follows necessary GMP, FDA, and ISO regulations.
• Standard knowledge of high-speed manufacturing equipment.
• Standard knowledge in material handling concepts, material flow concepts, and plant layout.
• Standard knowledge of cost accounting principles.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to identify machine, material and/or process improvements and implementation solutions.
• Ability to teach/train operating personnel and write procedures/manuals.

Education and experience requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (or demonstrated progress toward a degree) in related field of study
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• 0-3 years of experience, including academic projects
• Highly motivated, strong team player, with good ability to multi-task and prioritize as necessary
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Authorization to work in the U.S.

Physical Requirements:

• Walk/stand 100% of time during a 12-hour shift.
• Occasional stooping, bending, kneeling and squatting throughout shift.
• Occasional reaching overhead during shift.
• Occasional pushing and pulling with arms and legs throughout shift, including materials requiring up to 130lbs of force to maneuver.
• Occasional lifting or carrying of boxes weighing up to 50lbs.
• Constant use of hands throughout shift.
• Occasional light and firm grasping with hands throughout shift.
• Daily maintenance of work area.

Disclaimer:

The above information on this job description has been described to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents.  Other duties and responsibilities not specifically described may be assigned from time to time, consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities of the incumbent.

First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations.  As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.

First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.