Student Coop Engineering-2

IKO North America • Chester, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

Engineering Co Op
Location: IKO Glass Fiber Inc., Chester, SC Department: Engineering/ Maintenance Type: Full Time- Co Op (FT/PT/Cont)

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry.
Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

Requirements

• Junior or Senior specializing in Mechanical, Chemical, Material Science or Industrial Engineering
• Proficient in MS Excel (advanced functionality), MS Word, MS Power Point & Adobe Acrobat.
• Critical thinking skills, and high degree of organization are a must
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing experience is a plus
• Troubleshooting capability is a plus

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to understand the properties, characteristics, and applications of chopped fiberglass.
• Analyze the mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties of chopped fiberglass materials
• Work on the development of new chopped fiberglass materials or improvements to existing formulations.
• Collaborate with suppliers to source high-quality chopped fiberglass materials.
• Collaborate with design and production teams to enhance product performance.
• Optimize product formulations to achieve specific requirements.
• Optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure consistent product quality.
• Establish and implement quality control procedures to ensure materials meet industry standards and specifications.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date engineering documentation and reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production engineers and project managers.
• Communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders effectively.
• Other duties as required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• The opportunity to work with a continuously growing organization with focus on Diversity and Inclusion
• The opportunity to work with an industry leader in manufacturing
• competitive compensation
• health care
• a progressive and challenging workplace
• a commitment to teamwork and integrity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED