Project Engineer Co-Op

USG; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in building solutions seeks a Co-op Engineer at their Calgary plant for a four-month role, with potential extension. This position offers hands-on experience in process improvement, teamwork, and leadership in a dynamic manufacturing environment, ideal for engineering students.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an engineering degree program.
• Strong analytical skills and understanding of process relationships required.
• Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor process activities to recommend efficiency improvements.
• Lead cross-functional teams for process variability.
• Incorporate safety into departmental activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving techniques

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Education

Enrolled in a registered engineering degree program

Job description

CGC Inc. is actively seeking a Co-op Engineer to join our dynamic team at our Calgary Plant. This exciting opportunity spans from September 2, 2025, through December 19, 2025, totaling four months, with a strong possibility of an extension.

This is a salaried position that requires 100% onsite presence, offering an excellent challenge for a motivated individual to showcase their leadership skills and engineering expertise within a prominent manufacturing operation within a large corporation.

Responsibilities

1. Monitor daily process activities and recommend improvements to maximize efficiency and productivity, including waste reduction, speed, delay, and raw material usage.
2. Manage the coordination, implementation, and standardization of manufacturing and warehouse process improvements.
3. Support new technology and processes, and implement trial plans.
4. Lead cross-functional teams to address process variability.
5. Incorporate safety into all departmental activities and ensure safe working conditions in the manufacturing environment.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Candidates must be enrolled in a registered engineering degree program.
• Strong analytical skills, understanding of data collection, statistics, and process relationships are required.
• Ability to utilize advanced problem-solving techniques such as SPC, control charts, Pareto charts, process cycle time analysis, fishbone diagrams, flowcharting, and process balancing.
• Strong communication and leadership skills to facilitate cross-functional corrective actions.
• Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills to handle multiple activities.

At CGC Inc., we go the distance to provide The Better Way. We aim to deliver building solutions for customers worldwide. Relationships are our foundation. Integrity, Dependability, and Innovation are our standards.

CGC Inc. is a leading marketer, manufacturer, and distributor of gypsum wallboard products, interior finishing materials, and suspended acoustical ceilings. With locations worldwide, CGC and USG have the resources, plants, products, and people to build walls, ceilings, and careers.

CGC Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity of thought, ideas, perspectives, and people. We foster an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and values individuals from all backgrounds by treating everyone with dignity and respect. We comply with all applicable federal and provincial laws. For information on applicant accessibility, please visit the Accessibility section of our website.