Manufacturing Engineering Ops Co-Op (Spring/Summer 2027)
About The Position
This is a full-time, onsite co-op program in Melbourne, Florida, running Monday through Friday from January to August 2027 and including the spring semester. Students must take a semester off from coursework to participate fully. The co-op focuses on improving manufacturing processes and operator productivity, designing manufacturing tooling and layouts, and supporting Lean/Six Sigma initiatives and cost-reduction efforts. Participants will also develop standard work procedures, resolve production-related issues, and apply Six Sigma tools in a practical production setting. U.S. citizenship is required to access information under the program or contract. No security clearance is required.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering and remain actively enrolled throughout the co-op.
- Have completed at least 30 credit hours by the start of the co-op program.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
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, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance may be available.
- 401(k) match may be available.
- Flexible spending accounts may be available.
- Flexible work schedules may be available.
- Employee assistance program may be available.
- Employee Scholar Program may be available.
- Parental leave may be available.
- Paid time off and holidays may be available.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation may be available, subject to eligibility and other factors.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
