Process Engineer Co-Op

Kick off a challenging and rewarding engineering career with Coty! Our Manufacturing Co-Op provides the opportunity to own a project for improving a production loss in the areas of Cost, Quality, Safety, and delivering breakthrough results in your assigned area. The areas include making and chemical process, warehouse systems and processes, material optimization, high-speed filling technologies, and packing technologies.

About the role

As a Manufacturing Process Engineer, you will lead continuous improvement activities through detailed data analysis and root cause problem-solving tools to achieve a project over a designated period. You will have the opportunity to apply your studies in a manufacturing environment, gaining practical experience in your field.

Responsibilities

• Apply process improvement tools including statistical process control, process mapping, control charts, design of experiments, Lean methodology, and process capability studies.
• Analyze critical line data to make recommendations for improvement from trends.
• Develop standards and train line technicians for continuous improvement at the line.
• Develop and document processes (Process Flow Diagrams).
• Interact with New Product Development, Packaging Concept Development, Technical Packaging Development, Engineering, and Manufacturing to ensure effective implementation of new products.
• Work with Supplier Quality Engineers and create a link between operational requirements and material supplier capabilities.
• Drive cost savings through improved productivity, material utilization improvements, and by optimizing labor.
• Utilize 6-Sigma and Lean Manufacturing methodologies to drive improvement in critical KPIs for the manufacturing facility.
• Follow all site GMP policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Analytical problem-solving and information gathering skills (Key Performance Indicator reporting, gap analysis, Kaizen, Loss Tree, cause-and-effect diagrams, 5-whys, etc.).
• Working knowledge of statistics: Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Familiarity with Lean tools (e.g., poka yoke/mistake proofing/pFMEA, SMED, Standard work, value stream mapping, TPM, 5S, continuous flow, visual factory, pull systems/Kanban, etc.).
• Intermediate to advanced level computer skills (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Access, drawing software, SAP).
• B.S. Degree in an Engineering Discipline with 1-2 years remaining until graduation.

Benefits

This is a unique role with a genuine opportunity to make an impact. You’ll get to work in a diverse environment with a team of professionals who are passionate about the work they do and know how to have some fun along the way.

Pay

$25 per hour

About Coty

Coty is one of the world’s largest beauty companies with an iconic portfolio of brands across fragrance, color cosmetics, skincare, and body care. At Coty, we celebrate the entire human kaleidoscope and cultivate a culture of fearless kindness. Our people make us who we are. They are the brightest minds bringing the boldest ideas to life every day. If you’re the kind of person who refuses to settle, if you want to think bigger, learn faster, and go further than you ever thought possible – we’d love to hear from you.

Coty is deeply committed to changing the conversation around Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in an effort to create a more open, inclusive, and diverse workplace where all employees can be their authentic selves.