Research & Development Engineering Intern

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters. Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Contribute to the attainment of St. Marks Powder goals by providing technical support and assistance to the Pilot Plant Department.

Assists Production Management with gathering and evaluating daily operating data for conformance to process parameters. Makes recommendations to solve process problems. Implements solutions on a self-directed basis.
• Provides technical support and recommendations for the resolution of unsafe conditions.
• Generates and obtains approval for process or equipment changes and Engineering Service Requests via the Change Control procedure.
• Participates as a member of project teams for capital projects to assist in the development of project scopes, equipment design/layout, and check out/startup plans. Coordinates development of Initial Operating Procedures and Operator training.
• Recommends and investigates Lean initiatives, cost reductions, and process optimization opportunities.
• Participates in scope, design, startup, and operating hazard reviews.
• Coordinates plant tests to support Research & Development, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, and Engineering projects.
• Participates in Planning and Control Team and other focus group activities to ensure continuous improvement in operational facilities.
• Assist in Process Control Checkouts to ensure reliability of safety devices.

Requires significant adaptability as well as working in a manufacturing environment and the ability to work around machinery.

Education/Experience/Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled or accepted into a 2-4-year accredited college or university or have graduated in the last 6 months.
• Completed at a minimum the sophomore year in college, majoring in the discipline of Quality, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering or similar engineering or technical degree program.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, detailed orientated and an attitude supporting a team service environment.

Major Competencies/Skills:

• Strong technical skills
• Problem solving
• Analytical and design skills
• Judgment and innovation
• Teamwork
• Project/process management
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Takes initiative
• Strong sense of quality and safety

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.