Quality Engineering Co-op

LiDestri Foods, Inc. • Village of Fairport, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Engineering Co-op will support continuous improvement initiatives within a high-speed food manufacturing environment. This role provides hands-on exposure to quality systems, operations, data analysis, process optimization, and lean manufacturing practices. The co-op will work closely with supply chain, engineering, operations, quality, and maintenance teams to improve safety, efficiency, quality, and throughput.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in major field of study in engineering, statistics, or related technical field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with data analysis and charting tools is a plus (Power BI, Visio, AI)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to spend time on the production floor

Nice To Haves

• Coursework or experience in project management, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement preferred
• Familiarity with food manufacturing or high-speed production environments preferred
• Experience with time studies, process mapping, or statistical analysis preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct time studies, work measurement, and line balancing on high-speed production lines
• Create, manage, audit, report on, and revise quality management systems based on LiDestri needs, the ISO 9000 system, the ISO 22000 system, the SQF program, and other models
• Participate with Quality Manager to develop, implement, monitor, and maintain and act on supplier quality management tools and evaluation systems (TraceGains)
• Help develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) and process documentation
• Support continuous improvement and lean initiatives (5S, Kaizen, standard work, waste reduction)
• Participate in root cause analysis for downtime, scrap, and quality issues
• Assist with layout planning and material flow improvements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Safety
• Prepare reports, presentations, and visual management tools for leadership review
• Works in a safe manner, consistent with Company safety rules and regulations
• Report food safety & quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action

Benefits

• Great career-pathing
• Professional development, including unlimited online training courses
• 401k – with employer match
• Paid sick time off
• Paid holidays
• Statutory benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern