Aerospace Manufacturing Ops Co‑Op | Data & Lean Projects

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Connecticut; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) is seeking a new Operations Co-Op for its Groton, CT location for a 3-6+ month period.

You will work on aerospace manufacturing operations, production support, continuous improvement initiatives and plant projects, gaining hands-on exposure to operations and cross-functional collaboration. The role emphasizes learning, data analysis, and process optimization while supporting leadership teams.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled as a student pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Business Management, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect, compile, and analyze throughput, downtime, labor utilization, scrap, schedule adherence, and workflow efficiency.
• Support plant operations initiatives including continuous improvement projects, production tracking, and operational reporting.
• Observe and document manufacturing and operational processes to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with development and maintenance of operational procedures, standardized work instructions, and process documentation.
• Support production planning, workflow coordination, and plant performance initiatives.
• Participate in root cause analysis activities related to production inefficiencies, delays, or operational challenges.
• Assist with implementation and tracking of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Production teams on cross-functional projects.
• Support plant manager and operations leadership with special projects and operational priorities.
• Prepare spreadsheets, charts, graphs, presentations, and reports to support operational analysis and decision-making.
• Participate in departmental meetings and operational reviews.
• Take ownership and responsibility for assigned operational projects and tasks.
• Work within specifications provided to meet project goals and objectives in a timely and accurate manner.
• Participate on project teams for assigned projects; analyze operational improvements and process enhancements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing/Operations

GPA 2.5+

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) is seeking a new Operations Co-Op for its Groton, CT location for a 3-6+ month period.

You will work on aerospace manufacturing operations, production support, continuous improvement initiatives and plant projects, gaining hands-on exposure to operations and cross-functional collaboration. The role emphasizes learning, data analysis, and process optimization while supporting leadership teams.