Industrial Engineer Co-Op

Charcuterie Artisans; Burrillville (RI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Charcuterie Artisans in Burrillville, RI is seeking an Industrial Engineering co-op to analyze and optimize manufacturing processes, labor utilization, and facility layouts to boost efficiency, quality, and cost performance. You will partner across Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Maintenance on continuous improvement projects.

The role emphasizes data analysis, process standardization, and Lean/Six Sigma methods, with hands-on work on time studies, SOPs, and supporting capital projects.

Qualifications

• Pursuing bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Experience in food manufacturing or regulated environments (USDA/FDA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for efficiency, cost reduction, and quality improvement.
• Optimize workflows, production layouts, and material flow to maximize operational efficiency.
• Conduct time studies, work measurement, and labor analysis to establish performance standards.
• Evaluate production data, process flow, and capacity to identify constraints and improvement opportunities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies.
• Implement SOPs and work instructions to standardize processes.
• Perform root cause analysis and support corrective and preventive actions for operational issues.
• Support production teams with troubleshooting, process validation, and optimization efforts.
• Evaluate facility layouts, equipment placement, and workflow for improved efficiency and safety.
• Analyze inventory, material usage, and production scheduling to improve flow and reduce waste.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data analysis tools

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field (working toward)

Tools

CAD software

Process simulation tools

Data analysis software

Job description

The Industrial Engineer co-op is responsible for analyzingand optimizing manufacturing processes, labor utilization, and facility layouts to improve efficiency, productivity, quality, and cost performance. This role partners cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Maintenance to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and implement sustainable solutions.

The Industrial Engineer Co-Op plays a key role in driving operational excellence through data analysis, process standardization, and application of Lean manufacturing principles.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Analyze current manufacturing processes toidentifyopportunities for efficiency, cost reduction, and quality improvement
• Optimizeworkflows, production layouts, and material flow to maximize operational efficiency
• Conduct time studies, work measurement, and labor analysis toestablishperformance standards and improve workforceutilization
• Evaluate production data, process flow, and capacity toidentifyconstraints and improvement opportunities
• Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies
• Implement process improvements, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and work instructions
• Perform root cause analysis and support corrective and preventive actions for operational issues
• Support production teams with troubleshooting, process validation, and optimization efforts
• Evaluate facility layouts, equipment placement, and workflow for improved efficiency and safety
• Analyze inventory, material usage, and production scheduling to improve flow and reduce waste
• Support capital projects, automation initiatives, and new process implementations
• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) such as OEE, labor productivity, throughput, and yield
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support new product introduction and process changes
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards within all process improvement initiatives

Preferred Skills/Abilities:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Proficiencyin data analysis tools
• Experience with CAD software and process simulation tools preferred
• Understanding of manufacturing systems, workflows, and facility layouts
• Strong communicationand cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment

Education and Experience:

• Working towardbachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineeringor related engineering disciplinerequired
• Experience in food manufacturing or regulated environments (USDA/FDA) preferred

Working Conditions:

• Work performed in both office and manufacturing plant environments
• Exposure to machinery, production areas, noise, and varying temperatures
• Regular interaction with production teams on the plant floor

$25 - $29 an hour