Continuous Improvement Co-Op

Hunter Engineering Company; Durant (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Real-world experience

Off-campus team bonding/appreciation

Free Onsite Fitness Center

Job summary

Hunter Engineering Company in Durant, MS is seeking a Continuous Improvement Co-Op for Spring 2027. You will join teams to enhance Kanban processes, participate in Kaizen events, and lead 6S initiatives to streamline work areas.

The internship emphasizes hands-on experience in process improvement, with a focus on Value Stream Mapping and cross-functional collaboration. This role supports academic growth and real-world manufacturing insights.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2.5 GPA (must be on resume).
• Majors: Industrial Engineering, Industrial Technology, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Hands-on experience using tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work on teams to improve Kanban System to achieve more consistent production rates.
• Participate in multiple Kaizen Events to reduce inefficiencies and improve employee morale.
• Lead 6S organizational events to help employees better organize their work areas.
• Participate in Value Stream Mapping Events to identify opportunities to drive future improvements.

Skills

Process improvement

Kaizen events

6S mindset

Education

Industrial Engineering

Industrial Technology

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Looking to build your career with a company that values innovation, stability, and people? Join our dedicated team as a Continuous Improvement Co-Op in Durant,MS!

Since 1946, Hunter Engineering has been aligning cutting-edge technology with a strong commitment to quality. As a family-owned, American-made company, Hunter is the global leader in automotive service equipment, with our products used in over 130 countries by top vehicle manufacturers, tire companies, and service centers.

We’re proud to be recognized as a Best Places to Work finalist by the St. Louis Business Journal for five consecutive years (2022 – 2026) – a testament to our commitment to our people. Here, employees are supported, challenged, and take pride in their work. We offer exceptional benefits, a healthy work-life balance, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.

If you’re ready to join a team that’s shaping the future of automotive service, read on.

As a Continuous Improvement Co-Op, you will work on teams to improve Kanban System to achieve more consistent production rates.

— this position is for a Spring 2027 Co-Op, with a start date of January 2027 and an end date of May 2027.

What You’ll Do:

• Work on teams to improve Kanban System to achieve more consistent production rates.
• Participate in multiple Kaizen Events to reduce inefficiencies and improve employee morale.
• Lead 6S organizational events help employees better organize their work areas.
• Participate in Value Stream Mapping Events to identify opportunities to drive future improvements.

What You’ll Bring:

• Minimum 2.5 GPA (must be on resume)
• Major study in:
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Industrial Technology
  • Mechanical Engineering
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Hands-on experience using tools preferred

What We Offer (Corporate)

• Real-world experience
• Off-campus team bonding/appreciation event
• Free Onsite Fitness & Recreation Center

Join us in our mission to ‘Align People and Innovation to Drive Excellence!’

• Make Lives Better Together
• Take Pride in the Extraordinary
• Define the Standard

Hunter Engineering does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if you will need immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT) now or in the future.