Engineer Co-Op

The M. K. Morse Company; Canton (OH); Hybrid; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

The M. K. Morse Company in Canton, Ohio is seeking a co-op/intern engineer student to support manufacturing with equipment and process development. You will assist with design, simulation, and documentation to ensure timely production of products.

Learn GD&T, participate in cost-reduction initiatives, and collaborate with engineering and hourly staff to improve cycle time, quality and throughput in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Engineering student pursuing a BS degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Proficient in Excel and Word.
• Strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop plans for equipment, product flow, time study and quality standards in manufacturing.
• Assist launch activities to design, simulate, purchase, develop and document equipment for new processes.
• Learn manufacturing processes to drive improvements in cycle time, quality, and efficiency.
• Use data analysis and tools to coordinate corrective actions and reporting.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Excellent communication

Education

Pursuing BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Position summary

Provide manufacturing with timely and organized technical, process development and information and the tools to efficiently manufacture product. Perform the engineering functions for new equipment and processes.

Essential functions

• Works with engineering supervision to develop plans for activities (design equipment, product flow, time study, quality standards, etc.) associated with the manufacturing process, including, but not limited to: design, simulation and building of tools; process development, technical choice and use of perishables (lube, chemicals, tooling).
• Assists in the launch activity to design, simulate, purchase, develop and document equipment associated with the launch of new equipment or processes. Processes need to meet estimated metrics and be robust to meet manufacturing goals.
• Learns the manufacturing processes to be able to drive the improvements in cycle time, quality and efficiency.
• Gain proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing to review and understand part print design and intention.
• Supports the various departments goals using tools such as but not limited to: experimental design, process flow, simulations, SPC, problem solving.
• Assists with the implementation of cost reduction ideas or projects, which increase uptime, reduce scrap, and increase throughput to meet manufacturing objectives.
• Helps drive implementation and timely completion of both internal and external Engineering Change Notices as assigned.
• Understand and follow corporate procedures to be able to work within the system to effect change.
• Establish and maintain set-up, operator instructions, inspection criteria, equipment parameters, checklists and training materials for all operations.
• Supports the manufacturing area to identify bottlenecks, reduce inventory and non-value added activity.
• Works with hourly employees.
• Uses computer systems to perform data analysis, provide reports, coordinates corrective action and verifies completion.

Skills and experience

• Prefer students working towards a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or other engineering discipline.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word
• Excellent communication skills

Education Requirements

Second year or higher in Engineering studies.

Location

• Location: Canton, Ohio
• Travel: N/A
• Relocation: N/A
• Supervises: N/A
• Works with: Engineering and hourly employees

Physical demands and work environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Physical demands: While performing duties of job, employee is required to stand, walk, sit, drive, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Safety glasses required in all areas of manufacturing
• Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but may require hearing protection in some areas.