Third Times a Charm
Nick
Experience Information
Employer: Best Metal Products
Job Title: Engineering Intern
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Received Credit: Yes
Paid: Yes
Abroad: No
Description of the Organization
Best Metal Products is a leader in the design, prototyping, and manufacturing of hydraulic cylinders for the industrial and mobile markets. For over 60 years BMP has been delivering the highest quality custom hydraulic cylinders.
Description of the Tasks/Projects Completed
Analyse and design parts used on hydraulic cylinders Designed and updated floor plan layout of building Organized the return department to track ongoing quality issues Designed tooling to ensure quality of seals during assembly Investigate floor changes throughout the manufacturing process Helped standardize parts for quicker lead times Devised an engineering test plans for performance testing of inserts Organized tooling and machine lists to optimize efficiency Headed machine repair software to schedule machine maintenance Designed a torque bench for assembling or dis-assembling large cylinders
Skills/Knowledge Gained Through The Experience
Tooling capabilities Machine maintenance Engineering test plans
Favorite Part of the Experience
I liked working with the machines and my machine design knowledge was useful for the maintenance checks and preventing machine downtime.
How the Experience Influenced Future Career Goals
I have learned about another possible side of engineering in maintenance engineering. It is an interesting and always continuing cycle that will keep anyone busy.