WHAT IS TEGU?
Named after Tegucigalpa, the capital city of Honduras, Tegu is a
vertically-integrated toy company with its manufacturing facility in
Honduras and commercial office in Darien, Connecticut. Brothers Chris
and Will Haughey set out to create a business that would generate
employment in Honduras while providing attractive return
opportunities for its shareholders. Following its market debut in
2009, Tegu has sold approximately 200,000 units of its patent-pending
magnetic wooden Blocks ("Tegu Blocks") and employs over 90 Hondurans.
In addition to online distribution through Tegu.com and Amazon, Tegu
Blocks can be found in shops throughout the USA; Tegu's growing
retail distribution network currently includes over 1,000 outlets in
iconic retail locations like the Museum of Modern Art and premium
retailers like Pottery Barn Kids. In 2013, Tegu is also expanding its
distribution in Europe and Asia.
Tegu Honduras is seeking to build its team to become a world-class
manufacturing company, employing the principles and practices of Lean
Manufacturing and furthering the development of the Honduran /
Central American industry and economy. We are looking for
individuals who combine deep functional competence and expertise with
a passion for using their talent, energy and drive to better the
lives of others through the creation of an enormously successful
for-profit business. We seek to not only promote the growth and
welfare of Tegu, but, in addition, to put Honduras on the map as an
origin geography for innovative design and manufacturing, seeking to
become the employer of choice for Honduras.
WHAT WOULD I BE DOING?
Observation of discrete production processes and analysis of
production capability:
Cycle Times / Station Throughput
Changeover Times and Waste
Defect Characterization and Root Cause identification
Prioritized projects to achieve improvements, including:
User-centered observation and analysis
Creative / collaborative ideation / design
Fabrication of tools, jigs, fixtures, etc.
Implementation of improvements and training of operators
Documentation of process to establish Standard Work
Skills / Experience:
Mechanical Engineering Masters student with Lean
Manufacturing/process development experience, OR
Industrial Engineering Masters student with hands-on mechanical experience
At least 2 years Manufacturing or Machine Shop-related work experience
Proficient in mechanical design and machining, including 3D CAD
modeling excellence
Training / proficiency in Lean Manufacturing fundamentals strongly preferred
Spanish-speaking ability strongly preferred
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT?
Location in Tegucigalpa, Honduras for the duration of the 10-week internship
You should understand / be comfortable with life in a developing
nation, preferably including prior experience in Latin America
Expect that most interactions will occur in Spanish, except with
certain members of Tegu's leadership team
A fast-paced, hard-working, rewarding startup environment
Housing, transport to and within Honduras provided by Tegu; moderate
living stipend; opportunity for performance-based equity (stock options) bonus
Consideration for full-time employment for exceptional individuals
If interested, please email <mailto:careers_at_tegu.com>careers_at_tegu.com
and attach your resume.
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Received on 2013-04-09 06:33:29