2027 Manufacturing Engineer Co-Op

Mercury-Systems; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercury Systems is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op in Phoenix to learn, contribute, and bring fresh ideas to the Manufacturing Engineering team. In this hands-on role, you will support manufacturing process improvements, performance monitoring, and data analytics.

You will interpret, analyze, and summarize large datasets to support decision-making, perform exploratory data analysis, and create charts, dashboards, and reports to identify trends and opportunities beyond predefined KPIs.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in engineering, mathematics, physics, or a related technical discipline.
• GPA of 3.1 or higher; transcripts may be requested during review.
• Working knowledge of statistics and data analysis concepts; MS Office proficiency; Power BI a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing operations to ensure on-time delivery, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Partner with the Manufacturing Engineering team to identify and implement process improvements.
• Participate in team meetings to contribute to product and process improvement initiatives.
• Interpret, analyze, and summarize large datasets to support decision-making.
• Perform exploratory data analysis to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities beyond predefined KPIs.
• Conduct statistical data analysis and create clear charts, dashboards, and reports.
• Analyze equipment performance and utilization to support continuous improvement.
• Monitor and analyze SPC trends and product yield data.
• Maintain clear, accurate documentation of analysis, findings, and process changes.

Skills

Statistics

Data analysis

Leadership

MS Office

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, or related technical discipline

Tools

Power BI

Minitab

Lean Six Sigma tools

MRP concepts

Job description

No relocation assistance or housing provided

Mercury Systems is seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op eager to learn, contribute, and bring fresh ideas to the Manufacturing Engineering team. In this hands-on role, you'll support manufacturing process improvements, performance monitoring, and data analytics.

Job Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing operations to ensure on-time delivery, quality, and operational efficiency
• Partner with the Manufacturing Engineering team to identify and implement process improvements
• Participate in team meetings to contribute to product and process improvement initiatives
• Interpret, analyze, and summarize large datasets to support decision-making
• Perform exploratory data analysis to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities beyond predefined KPIs
• Conduct statistical data analysis and create clear charts, dashboards, and reports
• Analyze equipment performance and utilization to support continuous improvement
• Monitor and analyze SPC trends and product yield data
• Maintain clear, accurate documentation of analysis, findings, and process changes

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in engineering, mathematics, physics, or a related technical discipline
• A minimum GPA of 3.1 is required. You will be asked to submit your transcripts during the review process
• Working knowledge of statistics and data analysis concepts
• Proficiency with MS Office tools (bonus for Power BI)
• Exposure to Lean Six Sigma tools - Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, 5Y analysis etc.
• Exposure to MRP concepts, forecasting methods or inventory management
• Demonstrated leadership through an executive role in a club/organization/athletic team, etc.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with statistical analysis tools (e.g., Minitab or similar software)
• Self-starter with the ability to proactively collaborate with teams outside of the immediate group to find solutions
• Ability to translate technical and analytical findings into clear, actionable insights for non-technical audiences

Fulltime Equivalent Job Grade Salary Range for this position: $17.00 - 38.00/hour

Additional Information

Mercury considers a variety of factors to determine individual base salary offers to candidates, including:

* the role and related responsibilities;

* education, training, skills and certifications;

* internal equity with others employed by Mercury in similar roles;

* geographic location; and

* alignment with market data.

In addition to base salary, Mercury provides a variety of benefits for team members including:

* bonus opportunities (or special incentives for sales positions);

* health, life and disability insurance;

* company-paid holidays and time off;

* discounted employee stock purchase plan;

* tuition reimbursement; and

* access to professional development and personal wellness platforms including LinkedIn Learning, Headspace, Aaptiv and Virgin Pulse.

Team members at the Director or Vice President level are also eligible to receive annual stock-based awards.

Mercury offers a 9/80 alternative work schedule that provides employees more opportunity for work/ life balance (available based off location)

Why Mercury

Why should you join Mercury Systems?

Mercury Systems is a technology company that makes the world a safer, more secure place. We push processing power to the tactical edge, making the latest commercial technologies profoundly more accessible for today's most challenging aerospace and defense missions. From silicon to system scale, Mercury enables customers to accelerate innovation and turn data into decision superiority. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, Mercury employs more than 2,300 people in 24 locations worldwide. To learn more, visit mrcy.com

Our Culture

We are committed to making Mercury a great place to work, no matter where our employees are located. We offer a casual and enjoyable atmosphere that allows employees to learn and grow. We help and care for one another and work as one to achieve results for us and for our customers. We value communication and transparency, and strive to foster two-way dialogue at all levels of the organization. We are committed to lifelong learning, offering comprehensive skills training and tuition reimbursement. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or you are an experienced professional, it's important to us that you feel recognized and rewarded for your contributions.

Mercury Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, creed, citizenship, disability, protected veteran or marital status.

As an equal opportunity employer, Mercury Systems is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact the number below for assistance.