Aerospace Manufacturing Ops Co-op - Lean & Data-Driven

Precision Castparts Corp.; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) in Groton, CT seeks a Co-Op student for 3–6+ months to support aerospace manufacturing operations, data collection, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will collaborate across Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Production teams while gaining hands-on experience in plant processes and problem‑solving. The role emphasizes learning with opportunities to contribute to lean projects, operational reporting, and procedural documentation, under the guidance of

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.

Responsibilities

• Collect, compile, and analyze operational and production data including 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Operations Management / Industrial Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering / Business Management / Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) in Groton, CT seeks a Co-Op student for 3–6+ months to support aerospace manufacturing operations, data collection, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will collaborate across Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Production teams while gaining hands-on experience in plant processes and problem‑solving. The role emphasizes learning with opportunities to contribute to lean projects, operational reporting, and procedural documentation, under the guidance of