Manufacturing Engineering Co-op (Spring 2027)

DuBois Chemicals•Sharonville, OH

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineering Co-op is part of the Manufacturing Engineering Team and supports process design optimization, operational safety improvements, and capital project implementation. The role involves conducting time studies and heating and cooling studies, improving industrial processes to increase efficiency, reduce costs and waste, extend sustainability, and maximize profitability while improving operational safety and quality. The position reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager and interacts primarily with plant leadership and operations. The co-op supports process optimization, project planning and execution, process data analysis, process capability studies, root cause analyses, and return-on-investment calculations. The role also helps create and maintain standard operating procedures and process documentation, update manufacturing layouts and equipment files, and learn to apply lean principles and Six Sigma methodology. The co-op collaborates with cross-functional teams and assists with scaling up new products and formula revisions.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Engineering, such as Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or a related field.
Proficiency with Microsoft Suite.
Problem-solving mindset focused on identifying root causes and providing applicable solutions.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with operations-floor personnel and leadership.
Ability to build cross-functional relationships to solve complex problems.
Strong attention to detail to help ensure successful project implementation.

Responsibilities

Implement process improvements to reduce costs and waste and increase efficiency while improving safety and quality.
Support the planning, design, and execution of capital projects, incorporating input from operations-floor personnel.
Monitor and analyze process data, identify trends, and propose continuous process improvements.
Perform process capability studies using statistical analysis to determine standard operating limits.
Use chemical compatibility information to determine suitable construction materials for pumps, valves, piping, and other equipment.
Assist with root cause analyses of production interruptions, equipment failures, and process breakdowns.
Perform return-on-investment calculations to assess project priority and expected savings.
Create and maintain standard operating procedures, equipment process documentation, and visual controls for manufacturing operations.
Update and maintain manufacturing layouts in AutoCAD, equipment files, and P&IDs.
Learn to apply lean principles and Six Sigma methodology to evaluate processes and outline improvements.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new processes, software, technologies, and equipment.
Assist with scaling up new products and formula revisions.
Complete time studies and heating and cooling studies.