Engineering Co-op: Materials & Process Intern

IKO North America; Chester (SC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wage

Diversity & Inclusion

Industry Leader

Job summary

IKO Industries Ltd. is seeking an Engineering Co Op in Chester, SC to join the Engineering/Maintenance department. The role involves researching chopped fiberglass properties, analyzing mechanical, thermal, and chemical characteristics, and developing improvements with cross-functional teams.

You will collaborate with suppliers and production to optimize formulations and processes, maintain documentation, and ensure quality standards while communicating technical info clearly.

Qualifications

• Junior or Senior specializing in Mechanical, Chemical, Material Science or Industrial Engineering.
• Proficient in MS Excel (advanced functionality).
• Critical thinking skills and high degree of organization are a must.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Troubleshooting capability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to understand the properties, characteristics, and applications of chopped fiberglass.
• Analyze the mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties of chopped fiberglass materials.
• Work on the development of new chopped fiberglass materials or improvements to existing formulations.
• Collaborate with suppliers to source high-quality chopped fiberglass materials.
• Collaborate with design and production teams to enhance product performance.
• Optimize product formulations to achieve specific requirements.
• Optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure consistent product quality.
• Establish and implement quality control procedures to ensure materials meet industry standards and specifications.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date engineering documentation and reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production engineers and project managers. Communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders effectively.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

MS Excel (advanced)

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

English fluency

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Material Science

Industrial Engineering

Job description

IKO Industries Ltd. is seeking an Engineering Co Op in Chester, SC to join the Engineering/Maintenance department. The role involves researching chopped fiberglass properties, analyzing mechanical, thermal, and chemical characteristics, and developing improvements with cross-functional teams.

You will collaborate with suppliers and production to optimize formulations and processes, maintain documentation, and ensure quality standards while communicating technical info clearly.