Industrial Engineering Co-Op (Summer/Fall 2027)
About The Position
The Industrial Engineering Co-Op supports manufacturing processes for high-frequency communication radios and circuit board production at Collins Aerospace. The role involves supporting manufacturing equipment, floor layouts, work sequences, work instructions, procedures, and workflow, as well as studying cost control, productivity, cost reduction, inventory management, and production record systems. The co-op reviews products and processes for quality, safety, and producibility risks, and collaborates with design teams to incorporate changes that mitigate those risks. The position manages moderately sized projects or processes, independently resolves challenging and often complex problems, and develops tactical plans to address day-to-day challenges. Travel to local Iowa regional sites may be needed. The co-op is an onsite role in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and requires U.S. citizenship because only U.S. citizens may access information under the applicable program or contract. The co-op provides hands-on industrial engineering experience and exposure to engineering tools and standard work processes. It also offers on-the-job training, professional development, and opportunities to build communication, collaboration, and leadership skills and grow toward other roles.
Requirements
- Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Industrial Engineering or a related STEM major.
- Must remain actively enrolled through completion of the internship/co-op session.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in manufacturing environments.
- Background in root cause analysis.
- Experience with CAD software.
- A proven track record of driving continuous improvement in manufacturing operations.
Responsibilities
- Support manufacturing processes, including equipment, floor layouts, work sequences, work instructions, procedures, and workflow.
- Conduct studies focused on cost control, productivity, cost reduction, inventory management, and production record systems.
- Review products and processes for quality, safety, and producibility risks.
- Collaborate with design teams to incorporate changes that mitigate quality, safety, and producibility risks.
- Manage moderately sized projects or processes.
- Independently resolve challenging and often complex problems.
- Develop tactical plans to address and manage day-to-day challenges.
- Travel to local Iowa regional sites as needed.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Flexible work schedules
- Employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- Parental leave
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
