Industrial Engineering Co-op: Lean Process Innovator

MSA Safety Inc.; Murrysville (Westmoreland County); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

MSA Safety Inc. is seeking a motivated Industrial Engineering co-op student to contribute to time studies, process improvement, and lean initiatives. This role offers hands-on experience with BOM management, layout optimization, and data analysis using Excel and Access.

You will work in a collaborative team environment, applying problem-solving skills and presenting findings to peers and mentors while pursuing a ABET-accredited degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.

Qualifications

• Basic experience with data analysis, methods and graphing.
• Creative problem solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Tools, with a special emphasis on Excel and Access.

Responsibilities

• Time studies
• Methods analysis and improvement
• Bill of Material and process routing maintenance
• Layout work (equipment and work station) using SketchUp and AutoCAD
• Cost analysis and reduction
• Process evaluation and improvement
• Lean, Kaizen, 6S and Value Stream Mapping activities

Skills

Data analysis

Creative problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Access proficiency

Excel proficiency

Access proficiency

Education

Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering (ABET-accredited) with ≥1 Sophomore year

Tools

SketchUp

AutoCAD

Excel

Access

Job description

MSA Safety Inc. is seeking a motivated Industrial Engineering co-op student to contribute to time studies, process improvement, and lean initiatives. This role offers hands-on experience with BOM management, layout optimization, and data analysis using Excel and Access.

You will work in a collaborative team environment, applying problem-solving skills and presenting findings to peers and mentors while pursuing a ABET-accredited degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.