Engineering Co-op: Quality Testing & Process Improvement

PLP; Cuyahoga Falls (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

PLP in Ohio is seeking an Engineering Co-Op to support the Quality department by performing inspections, measurements, and documentation. The role offers hands-on experience with calipers, micrometers, optical comparators, CMMs, and ISO 9001:2015 processes, with activities scaled to your student level.

Junior- or senior-level responsibilities include writing CMM/optical programs, designing gauges, and contributing to process improvements while partnering with the Plant Quality team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required, and at least one year toward a bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Sophomore level responsibilities; no prior experience required.
• Ability to take accurate measurements with basic tools.
• Proficiency in spreadsheets and computer software.
• Strong written and verbal communication; team-oriented.
• Ability to document measurement results and reports clearly.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and testing on purchased and manufactured parts using basic measuring equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering prints to determine measurements and tolerances.
• Conduct QA defect sorting on inventory per engineering standards.
• Utilize optical comparator and CMM to carry out quality inspections.
• Assist in ISO 9001:2015 documentation and procedures.
• Create job books and inspection points using Microsoft Office and image editing software.
• Assist in implementing EPOI and electronic points of inspection.

Skills

Measurement

Reading prints

QA testing

ISO 9001

3D modeling CREO

CMM programming

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma + 1 year toward engineering degree

Tools

Optical comparator

Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)

CREO Parametric

Microsoft Office

Job description

PLP in Ohio is seeking an Engineering Co-Op to support the Quality department by performing inspections, measurements, and documentation. The role offers hands-on experience with calipers, micrometers, optical comparators, CMMs, and ISO 9001:2015 processes, with activities scaled to your student level.

Junior- or senior-level responsibilities include writing CMM/optical programs, designing gauges, and contributing to process improvements while partnering with the Plant Quality team.