Lean Six Sigma Engineer Co-op: Manufacturing Optimization

Entegris, Inc.; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer match

Health packages

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Entegris, Inc. in San Luis Obispo, CA seeks a Continuous Improvement Engineer Co-op for the Spring 2027 season. This 6-month, full-time co-op supports operational excellence by data collection, time-and-motion studies, and applying Lean/Six Sigma to minimize waste and bottlenecks.

You will work with Production, Quality, Engineering and Supply Chain teams to drive processes, SOPs, and standardized work. The role offers hands-on floor exposure, kaizen events, and the chance to develop process

Qualifications

• Completion of 2+ years in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering.
• Currently enrolled student eligible for co-op participation.
• Available to work 40 hours per week January through June.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze operational data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to optimize processes.
• Conduct time and motion studies and workflow assessments.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations.
• Assist root-cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Help develop SOPs, work instructions, and process maps.
• Participate in kaizen events and improvement workshops.
• Evaluate layouts to improve material flow, safety, and efficiency.
• Support design of assembly aids, fixtures, and ergonomic stations.
• Create reports and dashboards to communicate progress and findings.
• Monitor KPIs and assess sustainability of improvements.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Root-cause problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

SOP documentation

Education

Industrial Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Entegris, Inc. in San Luis Obispo, CA seeks a Continuous Improvement Engineer Co-op for the Spring 2027 season. This 6-month, full-time co-op supports operational excellence by data collection, time-and-motion studies, and applying Lean/Six Sigma to minimize waste and bottlenecks.

You will work with Production, Quality, Engineering and Supply Chain teams to drive processes, SOPs, and standardized work. The role offers hands-on floor exposure, kaizen events, and the chance to develop process