Industrial Engineering Co-Op Summer 2027

MSA - The Safety Company; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

MSA Safety is seeking a motivated Industrial Engineering student for a co-op rotation to support time studies, methods analysis, and process improvements. The role focuses on BOM maintenance, routing optimization, layout work, and cost reduction initiatives within a safety-focused manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate is pursuing an ABET-accredited IE degree, has strong data analysis, Excel proficiency, and effective communication skills, and can thrive in a team-based setting.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a Bachelors in Industrial Engineering, or other relevant Engineering discipline, from an ABET-accredited program, and have completed at least one semester of Sophomore year before beginning this co-op rotation.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

ABET-accredited IE program

Tools

Excel

Job description

Overview

Are you someone who is passionate, motivated, and driven to make a difference? If so, MSA Safety is the perfect fit for your career.

Overview

Are you someone who is passionate, motivated, and driven to make a difference? If so, MSA Safety is the perfect fit for your career.

At MSA, SAFETY is who we are AND it is what we do. We are a purpose-driven company committed to deploying innovation and technology to deliver on our Mission to help protect people and assets all around the world. We continue to be relentless in our pursuit of solving our customers greatest problems so they can go home safe each and every day.

Are you in? Read on for more details about this particular role.

Responsibilities

Description of duties and responsibilities:

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

Qualifications

Special knowledge, skills and abilities required:

• 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

Education and experience required:

• Must be pursuing a Bachelors in Industrial Engineering, or other relevant Engineering discipline, from an ABET-accredited program, and have completed at least one semester of Sophomore year before beginning this co-op rotation.

If you would like to make an impact to ensure that Men and Women may work in safety and that they, their families, and their communities may live in health throughout the world, we want to hear from you!