2027 Co-op – Manufacturing Industrial Engineering

The Role

We are seeking Industrial Engineer Co-ops to do hands-on work that would potentially add directly to the bottom line of our culture and our company. You would be responsible for analyzing the efficiency of manufacturing operations and changes related to personnel, material, machines, and facilities. Work involves leadership ability, critical thinking, and communication skills.

What You’ll Do

• Confirms or recommends changes to layouts, labor control and/or material control
• Frequent contact with others outside the work group
• Assists in developing accurate methods and optimum operation layout
• Makes operation descriptions and performs the vital calculations to complete studies and change routines or other systems of labor and material control

Required Qualifications

• Pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas: Industrial Engineering
• Must be graduating between December 202 7 and May 20 30
• Able to work full - time, 40 hours per week
• Willing to work in a plant environment
• Must be enrolled in a co-op program through Kettering University or Rochester Institute of Technology

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Demonstrates leadership in field of study, extra-curricular activities or service organizations
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, especially the ability to synthesize large amounts of data involving multiple variables into comprehensive, applicable insights
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, managing timelines and goals
• Willingness to ask questions, take initiative and be resourceful and inventive
• Deliver new and creative solutions to sophisticated problems

Specific physical requirements of the position include the ability to

• Walk and stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Read standardized work instructions, operate machines and tools, and perform quality inspections.
• Promptly detect and respond to safety instructions, alarms, and signals. Wear personal protective equipment, for example: safety glasses, gloves, hats, ear plugs, and safety shoes.
• Work in a loud manufacturing environment that is not climate controlled (conditions can be hot or cold).
• Frequently and repetitively bend, twist, kneel, crouch, and reach to perform work.
• Lift or carry materials weighing up to 15 pounds and periodically carry or lift materials weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Occasionally sit, climb (including ladders and lifts) and drive vehicles and equipment.

Work Arrangement

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite . This means the successful candidate is expected to report to their assigned facility on a full-time basis.

Each successful candidate will be offered an onsite role at a specific location. Candidate location preferences are considered but cannot be guaranteed.