New Product Project Management Intern

Shure is a global manufacturer of audio equipment, including microphones, headphones, wireless audio systems, and conferencing systems. The New Product Project Management Intern assists with new product introduction activities, including assembly process development, build readiness tracking, manufacturing documentation, prototype builds, risk identification, and project milestone tracking under the supervision of senior project managers.

What you'll do:

• Learns how to create manufacturing plans with the assistance of senior NPMs, potentially including participation in creation of process development schedules, checklists, and design for assembly feedback
• Assists with the development and implementation of assembly process documents and transfer those to NPI Manufacturing Teams at all plants
• Assists with the development and implementation of efficient assembly methods and make sure they are ready for production launch
• Learns how to quickly identify risks in the product development process, document and communicate them to the relevant stakeholders
• Participate and shadow NPMs in NPI meetings as needed with all relevant project team members
• Learns to work with manufacturing plants including potential travel to Mexico for onsite visits to assist NPMs to ensure that all Operations and Manufacturing Engineering processes are ready for production
• Learns to track key project tasks/milestones related to manufacturing of new products and drive corrective actions if goals are in danger
• Participate in setting up and doing prototype builds for new products
• Participate in application of Design for Manufacturing/Assembly
• Participate in Process Failure Mode Effect efforts to insure a no defect production methodology
• Other duties as assigned

What they're looking for:

• Working towards a Bachelor's degree in Project/Product Management, Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering
• Basic knowledge of project documentation, including but not limited to schedules, drawings, reports, and project files
• Working knowledge of basic software used in project management: MS Office Suite including Project, Excel, and Power Point
• Must be fluent in the English language with the ability to effectively communicate throughout the organization in both written and verbal form
• Able to follow standard instructions, practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data
• Begins working on projects, with scope limited to specific tasks
• Works under close supervision of more senior NPMs
• Has basic understanding of the core processes relevant to production launch such as manufacturing process documentation, material availability and sourcing needs, etc
• Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
• Shure will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas
• This Internship is 100% Onsite based in Niles, IL
• Classroom knowledge of DfM/DfA, FMEA, Lean, and Six-Sigma are helpful

Benefits:

• Interns who are asked to relocate to Illinois for onsite internships will receive a housing stipend to cover living expenses.
• Workplace arrangement: onsite.
• Benefits for our interns include retirement savings plans and paid time off, employee discounts, professional development opportunities, and work-life balance initiatives.