Aerospace Manufacturing Co-op: Lean & Process Improvement

Pursuit Aerospace; Edgeworth (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

Pursuit Aerospace invites applications for a Manufacturing Engineering Co-op for Spring 2027. This on-site role offers exposure to precision machining, process optimization, and lean initiatives within our aerospace manufacturing environment.

You will collaborate with engineers and production teams to improve safety, quality, and efficiency, while gaining hands-on experience with cutting-edge manufacturing technologies and GD&T practices.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma.
• Actively enrolled in an accredited University.
• 0-2 years’ experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without sponsorship now or in the future.
• ITAR/EAR regulations compliance required.

Responsibilities

• Investigate cutting edge manufacturing technology solutions and make business cases to implement them at our site.
• Training, monitoring and supporting our manufacturing staff during implementations.
• Support process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize workflows.
• Assist engineers in developing and updating process documentation (work instructions, setup sheets, SOPs).
• Collect and analyze production data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering and Production teams to apply Kaizen and value stream mapping.
• Time studies and process capability assessments to boost productivity and part consistency.
• Collaborate with Quality and Engineering to meet AS9100 requirements while maintaining design intent.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects focused on cost reduction, scrap reduction, and throughput enhancement.
• Learn to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and aerospace specifications to guide process decisions.

Skills

Adaptable

Team Player

Problem Solver

Detail-Oriented

Curious Learner

Well-Organized

Professional

Initiative-Taker

Strong Communicator

Resilient

Education

Active undergraduate student enrolled at accredited university

High school diploma

Job description

Pursuit Aerospace invites applications for a Manufacturing Engineering Co-op for Spring 2027. This on-site role offers exposure to precision machining, process optimization, and lean initiatives within our aerospace manufacturing environment.

You will collaborate with engineers and production teams to improve safety, quality, and efficiency, while gaining hands-on experience with cutting-edge manufacturing technologies and GD&T practices.