Industrial & Systems Engineering Co-Op

Position summary: Provide manufacturing with timely and organized technical, process development and

information and the tools to efficiently manufacture product. Performs the engineering functions for new equipment

and processes.

• Works with engineering supervision to develop plans for activities (design equipment, product flow, time

study, quality standards, etc.) associated with the manufacturing process, including, but not limited to:

design, simulation and building of tools; process development, technical choice and use of perishables

(lube, chemicals, tooling).

• Assists in the launch activity to design, simulate, purchase, develop and document equipment associated

with the launch of new equipment or processes. Processes need to meet estimated metrics and be robust

to meet estimated metrics and be robust to meet manufacturing goals.

• Learns the manufacturing processes to be able to drive the improvements in cycle time, quality and

efficiency.

• Gain proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing to review and understand part print design and

intention.

• Supports the various departments goals using tools such as but not limited to: experimental design, process

flow, simulations, SPC, problem solving.

• Assists with the implementation of cost reduction ideas or projects, which increase uptime, reduce scrap,

and increase throughput to meet manufacturing objectives.

• Helps drive implementation and timely completion of both internal and external Engineering Change Notices

as assigned.

• Understand and follow corporate procedures to be able to work within the system to effect change.

• Establish and maintain set-up, operator instructions, inspection criteria, equipment parameters, checklists

and training materials for all operations.

• Supports the manufacturing area to identify bottlenecks, reduce inventory and non-value added activity.

• Works with hourly employees.

• Uses computer systems to perform data analysis, provide reports, coordinates corrective action and verifies

completion.

• Prefer students working towards a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or other

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word

• Excellent communication skills

Reports to: Director, Engineering & Product Manufacturing Manager

Works with: Engineering and hourly employees

Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics

described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential

functions of this job.

• Physical demands: While performing duties of job, employee is required to stand, walk, sit, drive, reach with

hands and arms, talk and hear. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific

vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth

perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Safety glasses required in all areas of manufacturing

• Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but may require hearing

protection in some areas.