Industrial Engineering Co-Op: Lean Process Optimization

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

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.