Manufacturing Engineering Ops Co-Op (Summer/Fall 2027)
About The Position
The Manufacturing Engineering Ops Co-Op is an onsite, full-time co-op based in Melbourne, Florida, running Monday through Friday from June to December 2027, including the fall semester. Students must take a semester off from coursework to participate. The co-op supports manufacturing operations by improving processes and operator productivity, designing tooling, contributing to Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, identifying cost-reduction opportunities, and planning manufacturing layouts. Participants will also develop standard work procedures, resolve production-related issues, and apply Six Sigma tools in a practical setting.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering and remain actively enrolled through the duration of the co-op.
- Complete at least 30 credit hours by the start of the co-op program.
- U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the program/contract.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
Responsibilities
- Improve manufacturing processes to enhance operator productivity.
- Design tooling to support manufacturing processes.
- Contribute to Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, including 5S, waste reduction, and flow improvements.
- Analyze manufacturing processes to identify cost-reduction opportunities.
- Plan and design layouts for manufacturing processes and equipment.
- Develop standard work procedures for production areas.
- Resolve production-related issues.
- Apply Six Sigma tools in a practical setting.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Short-term disability insurance.
- Long-term disability insurance.
- 401(k) match.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Employee assistance program.
- Employee Scholar Program.
- Parental leave.
- Paid time off.
- Holidays.
- Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, subject to eligibility and applicable conditions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
