Guardian Kettering Engineering Co-Op

Koch • Auburn Hills, MI

6d

About The Position

Guardian Glass, a Koch company, is seeking an Engineering Co-Op to gain hands-on experience supporting engineering, operations, project management, digital transformation, and manufacturing teams. The role contributes to strategic engineering initiatives and provides practical experience with manufacturing operations, capital projects, engineering standards, digital solutions, and data-driven decision-making across multiple Guardian locations. It is intended for students interested in engineering, data analytics, manufacturing technology, automation, industrial digitalization, or project engineering careers.

The Co-Op supports efforts to improve safety, reliability, quality, and operational performance; participates in capital project planning, execution, and commissioning; and assists with equipment upgrades, automation, manufacturing improvements, data analysis, reporting, dashboards, engineering data governance, document management, and technology-platform adoption. The position also contributes to project scheduling, budgeting, risk identification, documentation, cross-functional collaboration, presentations, and continuous improvement. It may involve emerging technologies, automation tools, AI-enabled workflows, and data analytics to improve engineering effectiveness and business outcomes.

Co-Ops receive exposure to glass manufacturing and engineering operations, major capital and facility improvement projects, and real business challenges. The program offers coaching and mentorship, development of technical, business, and leadership skills, and opportunities to build professional networks across Guardian and Koch companies.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Computer Engineering, Data Analytics, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Able to work full-time during designated Co-Op rotations.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Previous internship, manufacturing, laboratory, or project experience.
• Exposure to data analytics, programming, or engineering software.
• Experience with Power BI, Excel, SQL, Python, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Autodesk Forma, AutoCAD, Revit, Procore, or SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing safety, reliability, quality, and operational performance with engineering teams.
• Participate in capital project planning, execution, and commissioning activities.
• Assist with equipment upgrades, automation initiatives, and manufacturing process improvements.
• Collaborate with facility engineers, project managers, and operations teams to solve technical challenges.
• Analyze engineering, project, and operational data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and visualizations using digital tools.
• Support engineering data governance, document management, and information systems initiatives.
• Assist with implementation and adoption of engineering technology platforms.
• Contribute to project scheduling, budgeting, risk identification, and project documentation.
• Engage with cross-functional teams to understand business objectives and operational priorities.
• Present findings and recommendations to engineering and business leaders.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that create measurable business value.
• Use emerging technologies, automation tools, AI-enabled workflows, and data analytics to improve engineering effectiveness.
• Challenge existing processes and identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and improve business outcomes.
• Apply Principle Based Management® concepts to decision-making and problem-solving.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and disability benefits.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid vacation and time off.
• Educational assistance.
• May include infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance, subject to eligibility and geographic region.
• Coaching and mentorship from experienced engineers and business leaders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern