Procurement & Value Engineer Intern

At Batesville, you will be a part of a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation. A recognized leader in the death care industry in North America, we are committed to our mission of helping families honor the lives of those they love®. We are currently seeking a Procurement & Value Engineer Intern to join our team in Batesville, IN.

Your Role at Batesville:

As a Procurement & Value Engineer Intern, you will be responsible for managing and leading the timely, effective completion of multi-site projects aimed at lowering costs and/or improving processes and quality. This role will also provide engineering support to the entire Batesville Supply Chain (operations and logistics) team to drive improvements in areas of safety, quality, cost, and delivery.

How You’ll be Rewarded: 

• Batesville is a family. You will be part of a family of highly committed associates who are passionate about our company, committed to our customers and excited about our future.
• Competitive pay
• Opportunities for development and advancement

What You’ll Do:

• Project Implementation:
  • Act as project manager for strategic sourcing, product redesign and process improvement projects.
  • Organize, develop, and execute project timelines and deliverables.
• Change Management:
  • Present and manage product and process change proposals.
  • Make recommendations regarding specifications for parts/products.
  • Conduct trials and tests to support the approval of products and processes.
• Improvement Opportunities:
  • Identify opportunities for improvements in products and/or processes.
  • Assist with the financial analysis and feasibility studies of proposed changes.
• Design and Engineering Principles:
  • Understand and execute principles of design and engineering philosophies.
  • Read, analyze, and develop part prints.
  • Assure system and product quality by executing testing methods.
  • Collect and interpret data through research and measurement.
• Other duties may be assigned.

What You’ll Bring:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree (B.S./B.A.) or equivalent from a college or university in Engineering, Technology, Supply Chain, or an equivalent field.
• Ability to work independently and solve problems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate to all levels of the organization and across functional groups.
• Passion for learning and continuous improvement.
• Computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Solid organizational skills and ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.

Nice to Haves:

• Ability to use 3D CAD software preferred.

Physical Requirements: 

To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to crouch, or lift items as heavy as 50 lbs. This job may require the employee to see with clarity at both near and far distances.