Process/Production Engineer Co-op (8 Months)

Federal Mfg; Richmond; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

ProMach in Richmond, BC is offering a co‑op internship for an Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering student. You will support the Engineering team with continuous improvement, time studies, data collection and visual management tools.

The role includes collaborating across engineering and manufacturing, participating in health and safety tasks, and helping prepare training materials and procedure updates.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering program (2nd or 3rd year).
• Strong Excel data collection and analysis skills.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma or process mapping is an asset.
• Curious, observant and able to think critically.

Responsibilities

• Support continuous improvement projects: map processes, identify waste and bottlenecks, test and rollout fixes.
• Run time studies and collect data; translate into clear charts and summaries.
• Build and maintain simple tracking tools in Excel (KPIs, trackers).
• Support 5S audits and document standard work; maintain visual management.
• Assist with health and safety tasks: inspections, hazard IDs, incident follow-up, safety records.
• Help prepare toolbox talks, safety training material and procedure updates.
• Follow up on corrective actions to ensure closure.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing and other teams to keep projects on track.
• Support additional tasks as assigned.

Skills

Excel skills

Lean/Six Sigma knowledge

Data analysis

Process mapping

Communication

Education

Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering program (2nd or 3rd year)

Tools

Excel

Job description

At ProMach, we look for people who want to shine. Here, you can grow your career, share bold ideas, and make a real impact.

Do we have your attention? Keep reading.

What You’ll Do :

The co‑op students will support the Engineering team across the following activities:

• Support continuous improvement projects: map current processes, find waste and bottlenecks, and help test and roll out fixes

• Run time studies and collect operational data, then turn it into clear charts and summaries

• Build and maintain simple tracking tools in Excel (KPIs, project trackers, action lists)

• Support 5S audits and standard work: help document standard work and maintain visual management

• Assist with health and safety tasks: workplace inspections, hazard identification, incident follow-up, and keeping safety records up to date

• Help prepare toolbox talks, safety training material and procedure updates

• Follow up on corrective actions so they actually get closed

• Work with other departments: collaborate with engineering, manufacturing and other teams to keep projects on track, and bring your ideas for solving problems

• Other duties: support additional tasks as assigned

Who We’re Looking For :

• Education : Currently enrolled in an Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering program (or a closely related one), ideally in 2nd or 3rd year.

• Skills :

• Intermediate level Excel skills, including data collection and analysis; comfortable with numbers and spotting patterns in data

• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma or process mapping is an asset (coursework counts)

• Curious and observant, happy to ask “why do we do it this way?” and to think outside the box

• • Clear communicator who’s comfortable talking with people on the floor as well as in the office
  • Reliable, organized, and takes safety seriously
  • Able to work in a production environment and wear PPE

• Teamwork : Works well with people across engineering, manufacturing and other teams.

• Time Management : Prioritizes tasks and meets deadlines, works independently, and asks for help when needed.

What You’ll Gain :

• Real project ownership, not just shadowing

• Practical experience with Lean tools and workplace safety

• Regular one-on-one mentoring and feedback

• Work tailored to your learning goals

• A finished project or two you can show in future interviews

• Exposure to how operations, safety and engineering work together

What’s in it for you?

There’s no monopoly on innovative ideas or limits to how far you can advance with our team. We offer an open, communicative environment that fosters individual initiative. We pride ourselves in being a company where people are happy and choose to build a career.

Please note that the pay ranges listed on external job boards, outside our posting details, do not accurately reflect our internal compensation ranges.

Pro Mach, Inc. was named to the Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S. seven times. We continue to introduce innovative products, enter new markets, expand our global presence, and actively acquire new capabilities.

We have the rewards, opportunities, and the market strength of a large organization combined with the entrepreneurial culture of a small, fast‑paced company. You will enjoy the benefits of working with a growing company that competes globally, with the personal touch and feel of a smaller company where you can make an impact every day.

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