Co-Op

hexcel; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Hexcel in Pottsville, PA is seeking a Continuous Improvement Co-Op to support lean manufacturing initiatives at our site. You will collaborate with production, engineering and quality teams to identify waste, map value streams, and implement mistake-proofing solutions.

Responsibilities include developing and maintaining Visual Workplace tools, drawing plant layouts, participating in Kaizen events, and supporting safety initiatives while applying 6S, Kanban and VSM techniques.

Qualifications

• Field of study: industrial, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering or technology related fields.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills are required.
• PC and AutoCAD / Visio skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilize Lean Manufacturing tools to increase productivity and reduce waste.
• Create Value Stream Maps (VSMs) and identify areas of improvement.
• Work with production, engineering, and quality to implement Mistake Proofing (Poka Yoke) devices.
• Participate in Kaizen events to rapidly improve processes.
• Engage in Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and implement countermeasures.
• Develop, maintain and improve Visual Workplace tools.
• Draw/revise plant layouts to improve flow and reduce waste.
• Support Safety initiatives to raise awareness and reduce risk.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

6S

Visual Workplace

VSM

Kanban

Kaizen

Poka Yoke

SMED

Education

Industrial engineering

Mechanical engineering

Manufacturing engineering

Engineering technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

Job description

With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advanced lightweight composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and engineered core and composite structures. We invite you to join the Hexcel team at various manufacturing sites, sales offices, and R&D centers around the globe. Become a part of the \"strength within.\"

Hexcel is currently seeking a Continuous Improvement Co-Op for our Pottsville, PA, USA location.

• Utilize Lean Manufacturing Tools to increase productivity. (6S, Visual Workplace, VSM, Kanban, Kaizen, SMED, Mistake Proofing, etc.)
• Create Value Stream Maps (VSMs) and identify areas of improvement. (8 Wastes)
• Work closely with production, engineering, and quality to identify, create, and implement Mistake Proofing (Poka Yoke) devices.
• Participate as an active member of Kaizen events to rapidly improve processes.
• Actively engage in Root Cause Problem Solving teams (RCCA) and execute necessary countermeasures.
• Develop, maintain and/or improve Visual Workplace tools.
• Draw / revise plant layouts to increase flow and eliminate waste.
• Support Safety initiatives to increase awareness and reduce risk.

Qualifications:

• Field of study: industrial, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering or technology related fields.
• Previous experience in a Lean manufacturing environment a plus.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills are required, PC and AutoCAD / Visio skills preferred.
• Candidate must have ability to work with teams to define problems and solve problems.
• Must have solid organization skills and be able to work on multiple tasks simultaneously.

Eligible candidates must be a:

U.S. citizen, U.S. national, person lawfully admitted for permanent residence, temporary resident under sections 210(a) or 245(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, person admitted in refugee status, or person granted asylum. Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) is a global leader in advanced composites technology, a leading producer of carbon fiber, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry.

Hexcel is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected class.