Engineering Co-op
Conlin
Experience Information
Employer: Haworth Inc.
Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Received Credit: Yes
Paid: Yes
Abroad: No
Description of the Organization
Haworth Inc. is a world-class office furnishing company. They have 3 locations in Michigan and others across the world. The network of people is very large with Haworth Inc. employing over 10,000 members.
Description of the Tasks/Projects Completed
Daily Tasks: 1) Walk-around to ensure production being maintained a. Making sure processes are being followed (Standard Work) b. Watch for waste in processes c. Solve issues identified by Members d. Make sure areas are 5S compliant 2) Quality Control a. Ensure parts are being hung properly, i.e. Correct Rack and Orientation b. Ensure parts being unloaded onto correct racks 3) Performance a. Ensure line density is to standard per part and rack b. Check to make sure members are being flexed properly Also worked on Projects for paint line, component assembly, and the warehouse
Skills/Knowledge Gained Through The Experience
AutoCAD Mechanical 2-D Process Improvements Standard Work 5S Kaizens Business Communication Time Management Project Management
Favorite Part of the Experience
Good people and Just Making a difference
How the Experience Influenced Future Career Goals
Manufacturing is definitely an area of interest for me and it suits my way of thinking. Although, I would like to experience design more.