Manufacturing Engineer Co-Op
About The Position
The Manufacturing Engineering Co-op student provides technical and hands-on support to the Manufacturing Engineering department, working on the production floor and in engineering labs alongside Senior Engineers. The role focuses on identifying bottlenecks, improving manufacturing yield, designing production fixtures, and updating technical documentation in a high-volume, regulated manufacturing environment. Available for the Spring session. The co-op offers practical experience applying Lean Six Sigma methodologies, designing custom fixtures from CAD concept through floor validation, and learning specialized manufacturing processes such as industrial battery welding, encapsulation, and electronics testing. Students receive mentorship from manufacturing, quality, and design professionals.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline, with at least two years of study completed.
- Direct experience or a solid coursework foundation using 3D modeling software for mechanical assemblies; SolidWorks is preferred, while Creo or AutoCAD is acceptable.
- Comfort using hand tools, prototyping, and troubleshooting mechanical equipment, and spending substantial portions of the day on an active production floor.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills for managing and plotting engineering datasets.
- Exceptional teamwork and interpersonal skills to collaborate across teams, including with shop-floor assembly operators and corporate management.
- Ability to perform repetitive hand actions such as pushing, pulling, and grasping small parts.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
- Ability to alternate sitting and standing for 8 hours per day.
- Ability to visually inspect products for quality and distinguish small details.
- Ability to work around acetone and isopropyl alcohol.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Minitab or lean manufacturing principles.
Responsibilities
- Conduct time studies, value-stream mapping, and line-balancing analyses to reduce cycle times and eliminate waste.
- Design, prototype, and implement mechanical assembly fixtures, custom holding nests, and ergonomic hand tools using SolidWorks or Creo.
- Author, update, and manage Manufacturing Work Instructions (MWIs) and routers, ensuring clarity and alignment with quality management systems.
- Assist with debugging mechanical, pneumatic, and electromechanical equipment when production variances occur.
- Collaborate on root-cause investigations for product defects, compile data for Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), and support corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Assist with 5S audits, Kaizen projects, and cell layout modifications to improve spatial efficiency and safety.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
