Industrial Engineering Co-op — Lean Process Optimization

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

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.