Quality Engineering Co-op - Spring 2027

Rennscot MFG•Woburn, MA

4d•$19 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Join Rennscot MFG as a Quality Engineering Co-op and contribute to product excellence in a hands-on manufacturing environment. The role provides real-world quality engineering experience while working with cross-functional teams to maintain product integrity, refine inspection processes, and support continuous improvement initiatives. The co-op inspects incoming materials and parts, performs mechanical inspections, documents findings in the ProShop MES, and works with precision measurement equipment. The role also supports inspection planning, root cause analysis, and the design of custom inspection fixtures using 3D printing and CAD. Co-op participants may assist in a variety of manufacturing roles, including CNC operation, mechanical assembly, and vendor coordination. Rennscot MFG is an advanced manufacturing services provider located in Woburn, Massachusetts. The company offers reverse engineering, metal and polymer additive manufacturing, and precision machining. Employment is subject to ITAR eligibility requirements: applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Requirements

Be enrolled in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related program.
Understand metrology and measurement techniques.
Have problem-solving skills and an interest in investigating the causes of issues.
Demonstrate strong attention to detail.
Meet ITAR eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.
Safely move throughout shop floor, warehouse, and loading areas, including in industrial environments with noise, dust, fumes, and chemicals.
Maintain seated or standing positions for prolonged periods and stand, walk, and perform hands-on material handling for extended periods as needed.
Lift, carry, and move materials or boxes weighing up to 60 lbs with assistance from another team member.
Operate pallet jacks, carts, or similar material-handling equipment after training.
Wear required PPE, including respirators, for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Experience with machining, 3D printing, or other manufacturing processes.
Ability to read mechanical drawings and familiarity with GD&T.
3D CAD skills.
Familiarity with quality tools such as FMEA, control plans, or SPC.
Experience in regulated environments such as AS9100 or ISO 13485.
Interest in automotive, aerospace, or space technology.

Responsibilities

Inspect incoming raw materials, BOM items, and parts returning from outside processing.
Perform hands-on mechanical inspections using visual and dimensional methods.
Record inspection findings in the ProShop MES system.
Use precision measurement tools, including calipers, height gauges, CMMs, FARO laser scanning arms, microscopes, and optical comparators.
Select appropriate measurement methods for product characteristics.
Create dimension-tagged drawings and develop inspection plans.
Collaborate with manufacturing teams to identify potential issues before they occur.
Participate in root cause analysis and help resolve manufacturing problems.
Use 3D printing and CAD skills to design custom inspection fixtures.
Work within the AS9100/ISO9001 Quality Management System.
Support other functions as needed, including CNC operation, mechanical assembly, and vendor coordination.