Lean Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op - Paid, Growth & Mentorship

nVent; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Housing support

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Potential full-time offer

Job summary

nVent in Anoka, Minnesota invites you to join as a Manufacturing Engineering Co-op. You'll work with lean tools, support manufacturing projects, and learn through hands-on experiences under guidance from mentors.

The program offers $25 per hour, relocation and housing support for eligible candidates, and paid time off, sick time, volunteer time, and holidays. Potential for continued opportunities based on performance.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology graduating between May 2028 and May 2029 (Juniors and Seniors preferred)
• Ability to work in Anoka, MN for the duration of the Co-Op experience
• Relocation assistance for those who qualify
• Minimum 1 semester SolidWorks & AutoCAD
• Previous work and/or internship experience
• Authorized to work in the United States without restrictions now or in the future

Responsibilities

• Assist with project management activities to support manufacturing.
• Learn manufacturing processes to recommend and implement new solutions
• Assist with moves of production areas or equipment
• Work and resolve quality issues affecting product or manufacturing methods
• Provide input on production layouts utilizing lean tools and methods to eliminate waste
• Analyze and interpret data to make decisions on project implementation
• Work with operators, team leaders and value stream planners to optimize process center layouts and designs, incorporating material flow and line balancing
• Provide manufacturing cycle time readings to improve manufacturing routings and labor standards.
• Support the promotion of lean culture in the organization by working with business areas to complete events and projects required to implement Future State Plans.
• Learn and apply lean principles and tools for implementing creative solutions for system and process improvements.
• Tools include but are not limited to Standard work, 3-P, TPM, SMED, Kanban, Value Stream Mapping, 5S
• Participate in cross-functional lean Kaizen events to broaden expertise and apply lean methods to eliminate waste
• Participate in the coordination of periodic updates of progress during events
• Use Lean techniques to aid in performance of process reviews and establishing standardized work procedures.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology graduating between May 2028 and May 2029

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

nVent in Anoka, Minnesota invites you to join as a Manufacturing Engineering Co-op. You'll work with lean tools, support manufacturing projects, and learn through hands-on experiences under guidance from mentors.

The program offers $25 per hour, relocation and housing support for eligible candidates, and paid time off, sick time, volunteer time, and holidays. Potential for continued opportunities based on performance.