Engineering Co-op

RBC Bearings; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

RBC Bearings in Greenville, SC is seeking an Engineering Co-Op to support manufacturing processes and drive improvements in tooling, equipment, and methods. You will participate in problem solving, apply Lean and Six Sigma principles, and assist in project engineering activities within the engineering team.

The position offers hands-on exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies, standards development, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to boost efficiency and quality.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering program at an accredited university.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally.
• Willing to engage in hands-on manufacturing process improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing processes and resolve production issues.
• Develop and implement standards for process equipment, tooling, and methods.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma tools for daily problem solving and improvement.
• Assist in planning workflows, equipment layout, and space utilization.
• Support quality and reliability data recording and reporting.
• Participate in project engineering for equipment, tooling, and materials.
• Attend regular engineering meetings.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Active enrollment in Mechanical Engineering program

Tools

3D printing

Robotics

CNC programming

Automation technologies

Job description

Job Title: Engineering Co-Op

Location: Greenville, SC

Reports to: Quality Manager

Employment Type: Co-Op

Industry: Manufacturing | Mechanical Power Transmission Components | Engineering Services

Job Function: Engineering | Process Improvement

Job Summary

Join our Engineering team as an Engineering Co-Op and assist in the support of manufacturing processes. You'll research and resolve production problems, address operating system issues, and help develop and implement standards for process equipment, tooling, and methods.

Key Responsibilities

• Be an active participant in the Dodge safety program.
• Create, improve and implement manufacturing processes using state of the art technologies such as machine automation, 3D printing, robotics, gear hobbing, induction heat treating, CNC programming and tool design.
• Develops and drives implementation of best practices, routines, and innovative solutions to improve production rates and output quality. Scope includes but not limited to scrap reduction, downtime reduction, FPY increase, OEE increase and warranty PPM reduction.
• Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, and other best practice tools and principles for day-to-day problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Analyze and plan workflow, equipment placement and space requirements to improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Assist manufacturing engineering in support of the business/production unit.
• Attend and participate in regular engineering meetings.
• Participate in project engineering efforts associated with equipment, tooling, and materials.
• Assist the quality department to develop standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation.
• Assist in the recording, evaluating, and reporting of quality and reliability data.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibrations.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Required Qualifications

• Must be actively enrolled in an accredited university in the study of Mechanical Engineering.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently required to stand and/or sit.
• Regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel or crouch.

Why Join Us?

• Work alongside a collaborative, experienced leadership team.
• Be part of an industry leader with a strong brand reputation and an innovation-driven culture.

RBC Bearings is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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