Co-op: Manufacturing Engineer (Spring 2027)

About the role

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

As a Manufacturing Engineering Co-op in our Body in White operations in Kings Mountain, NC, you will help improve process stability, efficiency, quality, and safety in a fast-paced production environment. From day one, you will contribute to real projects focused on process optimization, tooling improvement, digitalization, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct time studies and analyze production data to identify improvement opportunities
• Support process restoration and standardization to improve flow, cycle times, and operational stability
• Assist with fixture and tooling evaluation for BIW assembly equipment
• Help implement digital tools and visual management solutions that improve problem-solving and decision-making
• Participate in kaizen workshops and continuous improvement initiatives
• Work closely with manufacturing engineers and production teams to deliver practical, measurable results

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a B.S. degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related Engineering
• Co-ops are not enrolled in academic courses during their co-op rotation and may work up to 40 hours per week
• Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Interest in manufacturing, continuous improvement, and process optimization
• Ability to work hands-on in a production environment
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to learning
• Good communication and teamwork skills

Skills

• Exposure to lean manufacturing, time studies, or industrial engineering methods
• Experience with Office 365, Power BI, or Power Automate, AI tools
• Interest in data-driven problem-solving and manufacturing digitalization
• Previous academic or internship experience in automotive or manufacturing

Benefits

• Meaningful, hands-on engineering experience in a real manufacturing environment
• Opportunities to contribute to projects that improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost
• A supportive team environment with strong collaboration and practical learning
• Exposure to lean manufacturing, tooling, digitalization, and cross-functional teamwork
• A strong foundation for future career growth in manufacturing and engineering

Pay

For all intern and co-op positions, the hourly range is set at $17.00 - $46.00. The hourly rate for these roles is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, academic classification, and degree seeking area of study, as well as internal equity considerations.