Engineering Co-op

RBC•Greenville, SC

14h

About The Position

The Engineering Co-op joins the Engineering team to support manufacturing processes. The role researches and resolves production problems, addresses operating system issues, and helps develop and implement standards for process equipment, tooling, and methods. The co-op contributes to process improvement and manufacturing engineering support, as well as quality and reliability activities. The position involves working near moving mechanical parts and, occasionally, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibrations. Noise levels are usually moderate. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Requirements

Must be actively enrolled in an accredited university studying Mechanical Engineering.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
Vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Frequently stand and/or sit.
Regularly walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

Responsibilities

Participate in the Dodge safety program.
Create, improve, and implement manufacturing processes using technologies such as machine automation, 3D printing, robotics, gear hobbing, induction heat treating, CNC programming, and tool design.
Develop and drive the implementation of best practices, routines, and innovative solutions to improve production rates and output quality, including scrap reduction, downtime reduction, first-pass-yield improvement, OEE improvement, and warranty PPM reduction.
Use Lean, Six Sigma, and other best-practice tools and principles for day-to-day problem solving and continuous improvement.
Analyze and plan workflow, equipment placement, and space requirements to improve manufacturing efficiency.
Assist manufacturing engineering in supporting the business or production unit.
Attend and participate in regular engineering meetings.
Participate in project engineering efforts involving equipment, tooling, and materials.
Assist the quality department in developing standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation.
Assist with recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data.