Operations Engineering Co-Op (Spring Semester - January 2027 Start)

Emerson•Sherman, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This Co-Op position is for the Spring Semester with a January 2027 start date. The role involves working with Manufacturing Engineering on daily tasks, including design projects, writing work instructions, quality alerts, change requests, tooling/fixture drawings, and other documentation. The co-op will also work as part of a team to develop and implement solutions to safety, quality, and production challenges. Responsibilities include updating value stream maps, shop floor layouts, performing time studies, participating in kaizen events, assisting with lean initiatives, and documenting workflows and results. The role also involves research, testing, evaluations, process documentation, data analysis, manufacturing audits, and assisting with process improvement projects tied to manufacturing. Projects will be assigned by the Engineering Manager.

Requirements

Enrollment in a Bachelor’s Degree program in Engineering
Strong oral and written communication skills, analytical and decision-making skills, and PC skills including Microsoft Office
Experience working in a team environment
Safety conscious
Self-motivated and disciplined with a hands-on approach to problem solving
Commitment to full-time (40 hour) Summer/Fall Co-op experience in Sherman, TX from January 2027-August 2027.
Legal authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship for this role will not be provided

Nice To Haves

Enrollment in a Bachelor’s Degree program in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering
Junior or senior standing
Direct experience with AutoCAD/SOLIDWORKS and the development of drawings
Six months generalized work experience preferably in a manufacturing environment
General Lean Manufacturing knowledge

Responsibilities

Work with Manufacturing Engineering on daily tasks to include but not limited to: complete various design projects, writing work instructions, quality alerts, change requests, tooling/fixture drawings, and other documentation as required.
Work as part of a team to develop and implement solutions to safety, quality, and production challenges.
Update value stream maps, shop floor layouts, and perform time studies.
Participate in kaizen events to eliminate waste and improve processes, assist with lean initiatives, and document workflow and results.
Assist with various research, testing, and evaluations.
Process documentation, conduct data analysis, and perform manufacturing audits.
Assist with process improvement projects tied to manufacturing.
Complete projects as assigned by Engineering Manager.