Amerex - Compliance Engineering Intern

Quality is Behind the Diamond. Since 1971 our mission has gone beyond a corporate tagline-it has been the driving force behind every decision we make. It continues to guide the products we create and the services we provide. Each team member collaborates to develop solutions that protect property and save lives.

We tackle challenges head-on and innovate with passion. If you're looking to build a rewarding career that makes a real difference, join us and reflect the commitment of our dedicated team. Together, we can save lives and uphold the highest standards of quality.

Every position is rooted in a culture that aligns with eight guiding principles:Teamwork, Excellence, Communication, Leadership, Environment, Safety, Accountability, and Trust. These principles serve as a compass, offering personal guidance to navigate daily work situations.

These core beliefs are the foundation of the McWane Corporation. Our unwavering commitment to the McWane Way ensures positive outcomes for both our company and the communities we serve.

• Responsible for assisting in ensuring products are suitable and abiding by the standards and regulations for the fire suppression market.
• Assist with managing compliance projects by working with a cross-functional team which includes Quality, Product Management, Procurement, and Product Development to resolve issues.
• Perform research to understand, learn, and know requirements for product compliance for fire suppression products.
• Work with regulatory agencies such as: UL, FM, etc. for product approvals/compliance and associated listings.
• Assist with R&D efforts involving hands-on prototype development, function testing and required performance/verification testing.
• Maintain product continuous improvement efforts supporting production.
• Create technical documents and instruction literature as needed.
• Ability to handle a dynamic workload: from multi-tasking to very focused detail-oriented work during critical projects.
• Ability to manage projects to be completed on-time and on-budget.
• Willingness to work and assist with other engineering team projects as needed.

• Pursuing or already hold Bachelor of Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Materials, or Fire Protection Engineering Degree from an ABET accredited university.
• Excellent team communication, time management, human relations, and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, proficiency in written and verbal communication.
• High degree of attention to detail; demonstrates accuracy.
• Self-directed, energetic, dependable, and thorough.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
• Knowledge of Autodesk, SolidWorks, or other CAD software.

Summary Of Working Conditions

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and may involve exposure to moderate noise levels.

While conducting R & D efforts, this position may involve working with hazardous materials, and environmental changes (heat/cold).

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA- gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.