Manufacturing Engineer Co-op

Job Summary:

This co-op position offers students hands-on experience in a fast-moving manufacturing environment, providing the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to real-world challenges while building a strong foundation for a future engineering career by designing and optimizing manufacturing processes, supporting production operations, improving workflow efficiency, and contributing to the creation of high-quality products.

Co-ops Will Learn How To:

• Handle fabrication, tooling, wiring, and building control panels.
• Design and build fixturing for product assembly.
• Conduct process studies to aid in manufacturing cell design.
• Apply Lean principles by identifying waste, participating in value stream mapping, and engaging in A3 problem-solving activities. 

Qualifications

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Strong ability to use power tools and hand tools to build/modify production fixtures to support objectives.
• Demonstrated effective problem-solving skills. Able to understand complex issues and provide appropriate, effective solutions.
• Must have the ability to effectively handle multiple tight timeline situations.
• Flexible and a strong willingness to adapt and be an advocate for change.
• Ability to work through multiple obstacles to complete daily tasks.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.

Education and Experience:

• Actively enrolled in bachelor's or master's degree program in an engineering discipline from an accredited institution.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job in the Plant or Warehouse, the employee can be exposed to noise. The noise level is usually moderate. Must have reliable means of transportation to allow flexible work hours as needed.

• Occasionally required to stand, walk, climb ladders/steps, and sit
• Use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear
• Frequently required to remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
• Use a computer keyboard with mouse for long periods of time
• Occasionally lift and/or move 25 pounds
• Occasionally incur physical demands associated with ground and/or air travel
• All above could occur in high or low temperatures involving wind and/or precipitation

Travel:

• Minimal travel may be required occasionally