Forge Shop Manufacturing Process Improvment Co-Op

Key Responsibilities

• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, cost, and throughput.
• Conduct process observations, time studies, and workflow analyses on the shop floor.
• Identify root causes of manufacturing issues using structured problem-solving methods.
• Develop and implement process improvements in collaboration with manufacturing and engineering teams.
• Assist with day-to-day tooling review, equipment, and process optimization projects.
• Work directly with operators and supervisors to understand process challenges and develop practical solutions.
• Support corrective and preventive actions related to quality and process performance.
• Perform other engineering and process improvement duties as assigned.

Learning and Development

• Participate in MRB, dimensional submit, and NCR reduction meetings.
• Perform on-the-job training matrix creation/update.
• Verify and update part dimensions on PDM to drawings.

Required Skills

• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong time management skills.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical abilities.
• Proficient in Excel, Excel VBA/macros.
• Experience with workflow analysis and process improvement techniques.

Education

• Actively enrolled or pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Prior internship or co-op experience preferred.
• Experience with data analysis and process improvement projects is a plus.

Work Conditions

• Based in a manufacturing and office setting.
• Involves collaborative work with departments including Engineering, Production, and Quality.
• Requires the ability to work full or part-time for at least 5 months.
• Exposure to manufacturing elements such as noise, machinery, and other materials associated with engineering and production processes.