Engineering Co-Op - Blythewood, SC

Jtekt-North-America-; Blythewood (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

JTEKT North America is seeking an Engineering Intern in Blythewood, SC for part-time semester work and full-time summer collaboration. You’ll gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing setting, supporting engineering challenges and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role emphasizes tooling design, data management, and cross-functional collaboration with a team focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.

Qualifications

• Current college student pursuing an Engineering degree, or a recent Engineering graduate.
• Experience with Creo and AutoCAD preferred.
• Proficiency with Windows-based systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers in solving manufacturing challenges for new and existing products.
• Support the design and development of tooling, mechanisms, and equipment for metalworking and other manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with associates across all skill levels and functions.
• Create and update database records as needed.
• Provide engineering support in areas such as scrap reduction, productivity improvements (using Lean tools), machine builds, and quality enhancements.
• Work closely with management, engineering teams, technicians, production, machine shop, maintenance, and factory support groups.
• Work overtime, including weekends when required, to support essential operations.
• Support 5S, Kaizen, Koyo Production Systems, TS16949, and ISO14000 initiatives throughout the plant.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Windows & Office

Creo

AutoCAD

Engineering principles

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Engineering student or recent grad

Tools

Creo

AutoCAD

Windows OS

Job description

Engineering Intern

Part-Time (during semester) – aligned with school schedule
Full-Time (Summer)

Join us for a hands‑on engineering co‑op where you’ll gain real-world experience in a fast‑paced, advanced manufacturing environment. As a valued member of our engineering team, you’ll work alongside skilled professionals, contribute to impactful projects, and support key plant objectives in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. You’ll also play an active role in continuous improvement efforts rooted in the Toyota Production System (TPS).

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist engineers in solving manufacturing challenges for both new and existing products.
• Support the design and development of tooling, mechanisms, and equipment for metalworking and other manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with associates across all skill levels and functions.
• Create and update database records as needed.
• Provide engineering support in areas such as scrap reduction, productivity improvements (using Lean tools), machine builds, and quality enhancements.
• Work closely with management, engineering teams, technicians, production, machine shop, maintenance, and factory support groups.
• Work overtime, including weekends when required, to support essential operations.
• Support 5S, Kaizen, Koyo Production Systems, TS16949, and ISO14000 initiatives throughout the plant.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency in Windows-based systems and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with Creo and AutoCAD.
• Ability to apply engineering theory to practical manufacturing applications.
• Strong business awareness and problem-solving capability.
• Excellent verbal, written, and electronic communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and systems.

Education & Experience

• Current college student pursuing an Engineering degree, or a recent Engineering graduate.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential duties of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• Primarily office-based work with minimal exposure to health or safety risks; extensive computer use required.
• Must have sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate computers and office equipment.
• Exposure to manufacturing areas as part of daily responsibilities, requiring use of PPE such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection.