Viking Products Incorporated Third CO-OP Rotation
Darwin
Experience Information
Employer: Viking Products Inc
Job Title: Quality Engineer Intern/Co-op
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Received Credit: Yes
Paid: Yes
Abroad: No
Description of the Organization
Viking Products Incorporated is a privately owned supplier company that thrives in maintaining a thorough engineering and quality inspection process. Moreover, their goal is to provide continuous improvement to drive consistent results to the escalating needs of the customers. Viking has supplied world-class quality with its products that exceed customer expectations.
Description of the Tasks/Projects Completed
In the third rotation, I was able to have more responsibility in creating and modifying Annual Validations or PPAPs for different parts. Through this, I was able to have thorough understanding of the different levels used to specify what should and should not be in these revalidations. I was also able to learn more about the Instron machine through testing parts for proof loads and tensile strength respectively. Additionally, I was able to sharpen my skills in creating RIR work instruction for different parts as well as maintaining quality of the gauges registered in the company.
Skills/Knowledge Gained Through The Experience
I have been able to learn how to create and modify Annual Validations or PPAPs for different parts based on level request. I was also able to work more extensively with the Keyence Program, Solidworks CAD Program, Instron Machine, as well as Creating and editing RIR work instructions for different parts.
Favorite Part of the Experience
My favorite part of the co-op experience was being able to learn more about the Instron machine and how it operates. Through testing different parts on multiple occasions, I was able to learn about how different parts are classed and how it affects the load used on it when testing each part.
How the Experience Influenced Future Career Goals
This third rotation has allowed me to be more sure of my own career goals, as I want to eventually work in the medical manufacturing field.
Internship Format
In Person