Summer Intern - Engineering - Full-time / Part-time

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Crown is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of packaging products and equipment for consumer and industrial products. Crown's packaging for consumer products include steel and aluminum cans for food, beverage, household and other consumer products, glass bottles for beverage product and metal vacuum closures and steel crowns sold through Crown's sales organization to the soft drink, food, citrus, brewing, household products, personal care and various other industries. Crown's packaging for industrial products includes steel and plastic strap consumables and equipment, paper based protective packaging, and plastic film consumables and equipment, which are sold into the metals, food and beverage, construction, agricultural, corrugated, and general industries.

With operations in 47 countries employing over 33,000 people and net sales of over $11 billion, we are uniquely positioned to bring best practices in quality and manufacturing to growing economies in Asia, Eastern Europe, South America and the Middle East and North Africa. Whether improving existing technology or pioneering a new concept, we are committed to working in partnership with our customers to drive their businesses locally and globally.

DIVISION OVERVIEW:

Crown’s Closure, Aerosol, and Promotional Packaging (CAPP) Division helps global brands become leaders in their market segments with high quality metal Closures ("lids"), aerosol packaging, and custom metal containers. We merge our unique decorating capabilities with the latest manufacturing technologies to create packaging that not only meets rigorous industry requirements but most importantly, the everyday needs and expectations of consumers worldwide. Here is your chance to join the Crown CAPP Division.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Students now have a chance to gain real world operations and engineering experience in a manufacturing company by joining Crown for a summer or fall internship opportunity with our Lancaster, OH based R&D group. The intern will be a key member to work on business-critical projects that support daily operations, safety, quality and productivity improvements of our products and processes. Interns will be provided with tasks that are both technically challenging and educationally stimulating. Although we make no guarantee of full-time employment upon completion of the internship, it is our goal to have our interns fully capable of stepping into a full-time position within our organization.

SPECIFIC PROJECTS/DUTIES FOR THIS INTERNSHIP INCLUDE:

Qualify alternate coatings and substrates for metal closures.

M-F 7:30-4:00PM - flexible with start/stop times that satisfy the core hours and provide 8 hours of work. 

• Student must be currently working towards a Bachelor's degree in Chemical engineering. Ideal candidates are rising Juniors.
• Minimum GPA 2.8
• Must be able to work 40-hours per week
• Must be able to relocate if needed
• Background in Lean/ 6-sigma helpful, but not required
• Must be mechanically inclined
• Leadership experience a plus
• Basic Understanding of Engineering Drawings. Ability to use AutoCAD or similar CAD software to produce detailed drawings
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word and Powerpoint
• Strong written, verbal, analytical and interpersonal skills required
• Must display maturity and a high level of professionalism
• Proven high degree of personal motivation and discipline to perform duties
• High level of independent thinking and resourcefulness to develop and propose solutions to problems
• Ability to interface with various levels of staff from other engineers, to management, to production employees
• Ability to successfully prioritize and work multiple tasks concurrently

Crown is pleased to provide a real-world learning opportunity through this internship program where students will discover the benefits, rewards and development opportunities to help them in their continued studies of engineering/operations and prepare them for a career in manufacturing.