Facilities & Sustainability Engineer Co-Op

Coty; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Coty is seeking a Facilities & Sustainability Engineer CO-OP in Sanford, NC for Spring 2027 (7.5 months). You will own a project to reduce carbon footprint while improving production metrics and applying process improvement tools across manufacturing areas.

You will lead data analysis, apply SPC/DOE, Lean concepts, and document processes, training technicians for continuous improvement in a GMP environment. An exciting early-career opportunity with a global beauty leader.

Qualifications

• Analytical problem solving and information gathering for KPI reporting, gap analysis, Kaizen, loss tree, and 5-whys.
• Knowledge of SPC and DOE for quality improvement.
• Lean tools such as poka-yoke, SMED, 5S, value stream mapping, and Kanban.

Responsibilities

• Provide sustainability ideas and execute projects to drive Net-Zero Fossil Fuel efforts.
• Apply process improvement tools to analyze and improve critical systems data.
• Develop standards and train facilities technicians for continuous improvement.
• Drive cost savings through productivity and resource utilization improvements.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Statistics (SPC/DOE)

Lean tools

Data analysis

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Visio

Job description

FACILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY ENGINEER CO-OP

SPRING 2027 (7.5 MONTHS)

SANFORD, NC

Kick off a challenging and rewarding engineering career with Coty! Our Facilities and Sustainability Co-Op provides the opportunity to own a project to reduce our carbon footprint while improving a production loss in Cost, Quality, Safety, and delivering breakthrough results in your assigned area. The areas include making and chemical process, warehouse systems and processes, material optimization, high-speed filling technologies and packing technologies. You will lead continuous improvement activities through detailed data analysis and root cause problem solving tools to achieve a project over a designated period. You will have the opportunity to use your Studies in a Manufacturing environment giving you experience in your field on a practical level.

Responsibilities

Your main focus:

• Provide sustainability ideas and execute projects to drive our Net-Zero Fossil Fuel efforts.
• Apply process improvement tools including statistical process control, process mapping, control charts, design of experiments, Lean methodology and process capability studies.
• Analyze critical systems data to make recommendations for improvement from trends.
• Develop standards and train facilities technicians for continuous improvement at their systems.
• Develop and document processes (Process Flow Diagrams).
• Drive cost savings through improved productivity, resources utilization improvements and by optimizing labor.
• You will have the opportunity to utilize 6-Sigma and Lean Manufacturing methodologies to drive improvement in critical KPI’s for the manufacturing facility.
• Follow all site GMP policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Working for Coty means

our people make us who we are. They are the brightest minds bringing innovative concepts to life. If you’re someone unwilling to settle, likes to envision larger possibilities, accelerate learning, and push boundaries – we’d love to hear from you! Working at Coty means being part of an inclusive workplace committed to diversity and equity, valuing diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Your ideas will count, fostering a career where you can achieve more than you ever imagined.

Qualifications

We’d love to see candidates who have:

Essential

• Analytical problem solving and information gathering skills (Key Performance Indicator reporting, gap analysis, Kaizen, Loss Tree, cause-and-effect diagrams, 5-whys, etc.)

Functional / Technical Skills

• Working knowledge of statistics - Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Lean tools (i.e poka yoke / mistake proofing / pFMEA, SMED, Standard work, value stream mapping, TPM, 5S, continuous flow, visual factory, pull systems / Kanban, etc.)
• Intermediate to advanced level computer skills (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Access, drawing software, SAP).

Education Requirements

• B.S. Degree in an Engineering Discipline with 1-2 years remaining till graduation.

Our Benefits

This is unique role with a genuine opportunity to make an impact. You’ll get to work in a diverse environment with a team of professionals who are passionate about the work they do and know how to have some fun along the way.

About Coty

Coty is one of the world’s largest beauty companies with an iconic portfolio of brands across fragrance, color cosmetics, skincare, and body care. At Coty, we celebrate the entire human kaleidoscope and cultivate a culture of fearless kindness.

Our people make us who we are. They are the brightest minds bringing the boldest ideas to life every day. If you’re the kind of person who refuses to settle, if you want to think bigger, learn faster and go further than you ever thought possible – we’d love to hear from you.

Coty is deeply committed to Changing the Conversation around Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in an effort to create a more open, inclusive, and diverse workplace where all employees can be their authentic self. Join us in making over the world of beauty!

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

We offer equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Coty complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail]. We strongly believe that cultivating a diverse workplace gives a company strength. The combination of unique skills, abilities, experiences and backgrounds creates an environment that produces extraordinary results. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled.