Engineering - Co-Op

Standex • Billerica, MA

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About The Position

The Engineering Internship offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Project Engineering Manager, the co-op will support process improvement initiatives, assist with production troubleshooting, and contribute to developing efficient manufacturing systems. The position includes a daily presence on the manufacturing floor and collaboration with the shop team, as well as support for the facility and other divisional business units as directed by the manager.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and willingness to learn other software.
• Reliable transportation.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism when interacting with clients and vendors.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships.
• Ability to manage time effectively, multitask, and pay close attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with engineering software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and improve manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure product quality.
• Participate in time studies, workflow analysis, and layout planning.
• Help develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
• Collect and analyze production data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Assist in designing and testing jigs, fixtures, and tooling.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and project/process engineering teams.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action implementation for production issues.
• Support the implementation of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following safety and quality procedures.
• Attend meetings and training as assigned and complete project tasks as assigned.
• Provide necessary support to the facility as needed and maintain a daily presence on the manufacturing floor to work collaboratively with the shop team.
• Support other divisional business units as directed by the manager.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern