Lean Manufacturing Design Engineer Co-op

Siemens; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No perks

Job summary

Siemens is seeking a Spring 2027 Manufacturing Design Engineer Co-op in Fort Worth, TX, to join the Operations Leadership Development Program. You will design tooling, fixtures, and assembly aids, create 3D CAD models with Autodesk Inventor, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to improve safety, quality, and productivity.

Eligible students in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering at UT Arlington will work full-time 40 hours weekly January 2027 through May or August 2027, gaining hands-on

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Industrial Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related majors.
• Must be enrolled as a student at the University of Texas at Arlington at the time of the co-op.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite for data analysis, reporting, and documentation.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of industrial engineering and Lean manufacturing principles.
• Available to work 40 hours per week, January 2027 to May 2027 or August 2027.
• Eligible candidates must have reliable transportation and be located within 50 miles of Grand Prairie, TX as this role does not provide housing or relocation support.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.
• This co-op is a structured experiential learning program for individuals currently enrolled in a degree or certificate program who will continue their studies following the assignment. Current and continuing enrollment is a condition of participation. Applicants who have completed or expect to complete their educational program before or during the assignment period are encouraged to explore our Early Career/ Leadership Development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing tooling, fixtures, and assembly aids that improve safety, quality, productivity, and ergonomics.
• Creating 3D CAD models and detailed engineering drawings using Autodesk Inventor.
• Evaluating manufacturing processes and production challenges to develop practical engineering solutions.
• Developing and assessing design concepts based on manufacturing, safety, quality, and ergonomic requirements.
• Collaborating with production, manufacturing engineering, quality, maintenance, and other stakeholders throughout the design process.
• Supporting design reviews, prototype fabrication, testing, and validation of manufacturing solutions.
• Implementing and validating tooling and fixtures on the production floor.
• Applying continuous improvement and problem-solving methods to improve manufacturing processes and productivity.
• Documenting designs, engineering changes, and implementation activities in accordance with Siemens standards.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Office

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Industrial Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Systems Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Siemens is seeking a Spring 2027 Manufacturing Design Engineer Co-op in Fort Worth, TX, to join the Operations Leadership Development Program. You will design tooling, fixtures, and assembly aids, create 3D CAD models with Autodesk Inventor, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to improve safety, quality, and productivity.

Eligible students in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering at UT Arlington will work full-time 40 hours weekly January 2027 through May or August 2027, gaining hands-on