Lean Six Sigma Co-Op Engineer — Continuous Improvement

Entegris; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Entegris in Chaska, MN seeks a Continuous Improvement Engineer Co-Op for Spring 2027. This full-time, 6-month assignment supports manufacturing excellence by applying Lean and Six Sigma to improve safety, quality, and cost.

You’ll work with operations, engineering, quality, and production teams on waste reduction and sustainable solutions. Ideal candidates are enrolled students with strong analytical skills, Excel proficiency, and a passion for process improvement.

Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled student
• Expected graduation between December 2027 and May 2029
• Co-op program participation requirements must be met

Responsibilities

• Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives including 5S, visual management, standard work, and workplace organization.
• Participate in and facilitate Kaizen events focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Conduct Gemba walks to observe processes, identify improvement opportunities, and engage employees in problem-solving.
• Support Total Daily Management (TDM) through metric tracking, visual boards, daily accountability, and action planning.
• Lead and support projects on scrap reduction, variance reduction, and process capability improvement.
• Apply Six Sigma and root cause analysis tools such as 5 Why, Fishbone Diagrams, Pareto Analysis, and Process Mapping.
• Assist with Kanban implementation and material flow improvements to reduce inventory and improve efficiency.
• Evaluate processes for ergonomic and safety improvements and collaborate to implement solutions.
• Analyze operational data, measure results, and communicate findings to stakeholders and leadership.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Data analysis

Excel

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Education

Industrial Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Operations Management

Supply Chain Management

Engineering Management

Business Analytics

Related technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Entegris in Chaska, MN seeks a Continuous Improvement Engineer Co-Op for Spring 2027. This full-time, 6-month assignment supports manufacturing excellence by applying Lean and Six Sigma to improve safety, quality, and cost.

You’ll work with operations, engineering, quality, and production teams on waste reduction and sustainable solutions. Ideal candidates are enrolled students with strong analytical skills, Excel proficiency, and a passion for process improvement.