2027 Manufacturing Engineer Co-Op

About the role

Onsite: Phoenix, AZ. Co-op from July – December 2027. No relocation assistance or housing provided. Mercury Systems is seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op eager to learn, contribute, and bring fresh ideas to the Manufacturing Engineering team. In this hands-on role, you'll support manufacturing process improvements, performance monitoring, and data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing operations to ensure on-time delivery, quality, and operational efficiency
• Partner with the Manufacturing Engineering team to identify and implement process improvements
• Participate in team meetings to contribute to product and process improvement initiatives
• Interpret, analyze, and summarize large datasets to support decision-making
• Perform exploratory data analysis to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities beyond predefined KPIs
• Conduct statistical data analysis and create clear charts, dashboards, and reports
• Analyze equipment performance and utilization to support continuous improvement
• Monitor and analyze SPC trends and product yield data
• Maintain clear, accurate documentation of analysis, findings, and process changes

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in engineering, mathematics, physics, or a related technical discipline
• Minimum GPA of 3.1 required (transcripts requested during review)
• Working knowledge of statistics and data analysis concepts
• Proficiency with MS Office tools (bonus for Power BI)
• Exposure to Lean Six Sigma tools – Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, 5Y analysis, etc.
• Exposure to MRP concepts, forecasting methods, or inventory management
• Demonstrated leadership through an executive role in a club, organization, athletic team, etc.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with statistical analysis tools (e.g., Minitab or similar software)
• Self-starter with the ability to proactively collaborate with teams outside the immediate group to find solutions
• Ability to translate technical and analytical findings into clear, actionable insights for non-technical audiences

Export Control Requirement

This position requires access to information subject to U.S. export regulations. You may only access such information if you are a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. government.

Pay

Full-time Equivalent Job Grade Salary Range: $17.00 – $38.00/hour. Mercury considers a variety of factors to determine individual base salary offers, including: the role and related responsibilities; prior work experience; education, training, skills and certifications; internal equity with others employed by Mercury in similar roles; geographic location; and alignment with market data.

Benefits

• Bonus opportunities (or special incentives for sales positions)
• Health, life, and disability insurance
• Company-paid holidays and time off
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Discounted employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Access to professional development and personal wellness platforms including LinkedIn Learning, Headspace, Aaptiv, and Virgin Pulse
• Annual stock-based awards for team members at Director or Vice President level

Schedule

Mercury offers a 9/80 alternative work schedule that provides employees more opportunity for work/life balance (availability based on location).

About Mercury Systems

Mercury Systems is a technology company that makes the world a safer, more secure place. We push processing power to the tactical edge, making the latest commercial technologies profoundly more accessible for today's most challenging aerospace and defense missions. From silicon to system scale, Mercury enables customers to accelerate innovation and turn data into decision superiority. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, Mercury employs more than 2,300 people in 24 locations worldwide.

We are committed to making Mercury a great place to work, no matter where our employees are located. We offer a casual and enjoyable atmosphere that allows employees to learn and grow. We help and care for one another and work as one to achieve results for us and for our customers. We value communication and transparency, and strive to foster two-way dialogue at all levels of the organization. We are committed to lifelong learning, offering comprehensive skills training and tuition reimbursement. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or you are an experienced professional, it's important to us that you feel recognized and rewarded for your contributions.