Spring 2027 Industrial Engineering Co-Op
About The Position
The Industrial Engineering Co-Op is a temporary, hands-on learning opportunity for a student enrolled in an engineering or cooperative education program. The role provides exposure to industrial engineering in a manufacturing and operational environment. The co-op works with engineering, manufacturing, and operations professionals to analyze processes, identify improvement opportunities, and support initiatives focused on productivity, quality, safety, and operational efficiency. The position offers experience in Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, data analysis, and process optimization while contributing to organizational projects. The position is based in West Chester, Ohio, with a Monday-through-Friday schedule from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Work combines office-based duties with hands-on activities in a manufacturing or operational environment. Occasional travel to other company facilities or customer sites may be required. TREW describes its culture as collaborative and focused on doing the right thing. The company has over 600 team members and is an equal opportunity employer.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled and working toward a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering or technical field of study.
- General interest in industrial engineering, manufacturing operations, continuous improvement, and Lean manufacturing principles.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret data and identify improvement opportunities.
- Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills, with the ability to interact with teammates at all levels of the organization.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and manage multiple projects.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, workflow analysis, and process improvement methodologies.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing or operational environment.
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn new systems, technologies, and processes.
Nice To Haves
- Previous internship, co-op, or manufacturing experience.
- Familiarity with CAD software, data visualization tools, or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
Responsibilities
- Analyze manufacturing and operational processes to identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, quality, and cost.
- Conduct time studies, workflow observations, and process evaluations to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and opportunities to eliminate waste.
- Assist in developing and maintaining labor standards, standard work procedures, process documentation, and performance metrics.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing principles, including 5S, Kaizen, value stream mapping, and waste reduction.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret operational data to identify trends, measure performance, and recommend process improvements.
- Assist with facility layout, material flow, and workstation optimization to improve operational efficiency and ergonomics.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and operations teams on process improvement projects.
- Develop reports, spreadsheets, and visual presentations to communicate findings, recommendations, and project results.
- Participate in improvement projects focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
- Support implementation and evaluation of process improvements to ensure sustainable results.
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Career Level
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