Industrial Engineer Co-Op

Charcuterie Artisans; Mapleville (RI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Charcuterie Artisans in Rhode Island seeks an Industrial Engineer Co-Op to analyze and optimize manufacturing processes, labor utilization, and facility layouts. You will partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Maintenance to identify opportunities for cost reduction and continuous improvement.

This role emphasizes data-driven problem solving, Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and the application of process standardization.

Qualifications

• Working toward bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 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 and improve workforce utilization.
• 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 process improvements, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Perform root cause analysis and support CAPA 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 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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data analysis tools

CAD software

Process simulation

Cross-functional communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering (in progress)

Tools

CAD software

Process simulation tools

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 toidentify 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 toestablishperformance standards and improve workforceutilization
• Evaluate production data, process flow, and capacity toidentify constraints 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