Co-op Manufacturing Engineer - Spring 2027

Southern States, LLC; Hampton (GA); On-site; USD 16,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern States, LLC is seeking a Co-op Manufacturing Engineer for Spring 2027. The role focuses on using SolidWorks CAD software to design tools and fixtures for manufacturing within the Manufacturing Engineering Department.

The candidate is an engineering student enrolled in a four-year program, having completed freshman year, and prepared to undertake 3 or more rotating semesters. This internship develops tooling, material storage analysis, and productivity metrics.

Qualifications

• Education: Student enrolled in a four-year degree program, majoring in Engineering who has completed their freshman year of college.
• Experience: Working knowledge of SolidWorks or other CAD software.
• Must be willing to work 3 or more rotating semesters.

Responsibilities

• Tooling and production method development
• Material storage analysis and improvement
• Collection and analysis of labor / machinery productivity and efficiency data
• Machine tool set up reduction

Skills

CAD skills

SolidWorks knowledge

Education

Engineering major, four-year program

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Summary:

The Co-opManufacturing Engineer - Spring 2027will assist the Manufacturing Engineering Department with production activities. Primary work involves using SolidWorks CAD software to design tools and fixtures for manufacturing.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Student enrolled in a four-year degree program, majoring in Engineering who has completed their freshman year of college.


• Experience: Working knowledge of SolidWorks or other CAD software.


• Must be willing to work 3 or more rotating semesters.

Other functions include:

• Tooling and production method development


• Material storage analysis and improvement


• Collection and analysis of labor / machinery productivity and efficiency data


• Machine tool set up reduction

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and techniques.


• Experience in or knowledge of metal cutting


• Experience in or knowledge of metal cutting processes / machinery.