Engineering Trainee

We, the Franke company with its three divisions, are a world's leading supplier of products and services for domestic kitchens, the professional foodservice systems and the convenience store sector as well as for professional coffee making. With around 60 companies, we are at home on five continents. Over 8,000 employees constantly take on new perspectives to identify opportunities and turn them into inspiring, innovative solutions for tomorrow's demands.

The Franke Foodservice Systems division is a world-leading supplier of kitchen facilities, equipment and supplies solutions. As a full system manufacturer, distributor and program management partner, we supply global chains in the quick-service restaurant, convenience store and supermarket segments, helping to manage unit growth and upgrade their facilities.

The Engineering Trainee will provide support on a specific Manufacturing Engineering project focused on the documentation, analysis, and improvement of production processes within the metal-mechanical industry, particularly in laser cutting and bending operations. The role will also involve exposure to and participation in Lean Manufacturing initiatives, including SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Die) activities aimed at reducing changeover times and improving process efficiency. The position requires a prior technical foundation, a minimum availability of 12 months to remain at Franke as a Trainee, and strong communication skills that enable effective interaction in a plant environment.

• Support the development of the assigned engineering project, focused on the improvement, standardization, and optimization of manufacturing processes.
• Prepare, update, and control technical documentation such as SOPs, JSIs, visual aids, and process flow diagrams.
• Conduct shop-floor process assessments, including direct observation of laser cutting and bending operations.
• Perform cycle time measurements, work studies, and basic capacity analyses under supervision.
• Collect, clean, and analyze process data (scrap, efficiency, downtime, rework).
• Use dimensional measuring instruments for process validation and verification.
• Support the creation, review, and updating of technical drawings and layouts using CAD tools.
• Actively collaborate with Production, Quality, Safety, and Engineering teams, maintaining clear and effective communication.
• Report project progress, analyses, and results to the responsible engineer.

• Active student, Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering,Mechatronics Engineering or a related field.
• Knowledge and application of time measurement, work studies, and method analysis.
• Ability to analyze data and manage basic performance indicators.
• Proficiency in the use of measuring instruments (vernier caliper, micrometer, square, angle gauge, tape measure).
• Basic to intermediate proficiency in AutoCAD for drawing interpretation and editing.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and tracking.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to interact with both operational and administrative personnel.
• Good organizational skills, analytical thinking, sense of responsibility, and results-oriented mindset.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn on the production floor.
• Minimum availability of 12 months to remain at Franke as a Trainee program.
• Previous experience preferred in the manufacturing process.
• Desired English level: Intermediate (technical reading and comprehension).

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