Manufacturing Engineering/Operations Co-op - Fall 2026

Rexroth•Pineville, NC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Co-op experience at Rexroth-Charlotte will consist of three rotations through the Manufacturing Operations and Engineering Functions Department. The major technical work area is further described below. Support and lead technical projects across multiple operational areas. Provide day-to-day project support to individual MOE team members. Proactively identify improvement potentials and implement optimizations ideas. Lead and manage assigned projects in cross-functional teams. Generate, update, and maintain technical documentation. Collect, organize, and analyze technical information to support continuous improvement initiatives and help troubleshoot problems in different production processes. On demand projects in other work areas could be assigned, including but not limited to: BPS (Bosch Production Systems) – exposure to process standardization and performance improvement; TEF1 (Technical Engineering Functions) – exposure to processes and detailed work instructions; investigating and troubleshooting manufacturing issues; TEF2 (Process Development) – exposure to cross-functional project management for large capital expenditure projects; TEF3 (Tool & Die/TPM) – exposure to CNC machining, tooling selection, design, and setup. TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) program creation, implementation, and sustainment.

Requirements

Candidates must be actively pursuing at least a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related Engineering discipline.
Enrollment in a program that provides a solid foundation in engineering principles and problem-solving skills is required.
Candidates must be available to complete three rotations as part of the program, which are integral to gaining practical experience and contributing to project success
Currently enrolled in or recently completed a degree program in: Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related field) Engineering Technology or similar technical discipline
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Detail-oriented with a structured approach to tasks

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with technical documentation or work instructions
Experience working in a manufacturing or engineering environment
Interest in process improvement, maintenance, or technical operations
Exposure to SAP or similar systems is a plus (not required)

Responsibilities

Support and lead technical projects across multiple operational areas
Provide day-to-day project support to individual MOE team members
Proactively identify improvement potentials and implement optimizations ideas
Lead and manage assigned projects in cross-functional teams
Generate, update, and maintain technical documentation
Collect, organize, and analyze technical information to support continuous improvement initiatives and help troubleshoot problems in different production processes
On demand projects in other work areas could be assigned, including but not limited to: BPS (Bosch Production Systems) – exposure to process standardization and performance improvement; TEF1 (Technical Engineering Functions) – exposure to processes and detailed work instructions; investigating and troubleshooting manufacturing issues; TEF2 (Process Development) – exposure to cross-functional project management for large capital expenditure projects; TEF3 (Tool & Die/TPM) – exposure to CNC machining, tooling selection, design, and setup
TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) program creation, implementation, and sustainment