Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op (Summer/Fall 2027)
About The Position
This on-site co-op joins the Manufacturing support team at Collins Aerospace’s Manchester, Iowa facility for the Summer/Fall 2027 session. The full-time session runs June through December, including the Fall semester; students are expected to take the semester off from coursework to participate fully in the mentorship opportunity. The co-op works with Industrial Engineers, production-floor operators, and manufacturing support staff to address product flow, quality, ergonomics, and safety in advanced manufacturing. The role also provides experience with manufacturing techniques, aerospace manufacturing systems, workload management, and engineering in industry.
Requirements
- Actively pursue a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related STEM major through completion of the co-op session.
- Complete at least 60 credit hours before the start of the co-op session.
- U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.
Nice To Haves
- Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access.
- Experience with SolidWorks modeling.
- Experience with VBA or other scripting languages.
- Experience with 3D modeling or laser cutting.
Responsibilities
- Work with Industrial Engineers, production-floor operators, and manufacturing support staff to resolve product flow, quality, ergonomic, and safety issues associated with advanced manufacturing techniques.
- Develop or improve fixture and tooling designs for manufacturing processes, then build, verify, and implement the fixtures.
- Identify root causes of manufacturing defects and process inhibitors and implement corrective measures.
- Program and operate laser machines, 3D printers, and other manufacturing equipment to develop fixtures.
- Support the development and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
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 eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
