Manf. Eng. Co-Op (Shelby)

Steffes Corporation; Shelby (NC); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Steffes Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer Co-Op for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. You will help create, revise, and maintain manufacturing processes, work with the shop floor to resolve issues, and participate in LEAN events to improve safety, quality, and delivery.

The role involves documenting standard work, conducting time and motion studies, and possibly designing fixtures and tools. A background in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing engineering coursework and CAD experience are

Qualifications

• 2+ years of engineering courses with a focus in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Intermediate computer knowledge (Windows, email, internet, etc.).
• Microsoft Word - Intermediate
• Microsoft Excel - Intermediate
• Microsoft PowerPoint - Basic
• Microsoft Outlook - Basic
• Basic 2D AutoCAD and/or 3D CAD (PTC Creo, SolidWorks) experience, preferred.
• Communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to interact with customers and suppliers; or an acceptable combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Participates in safety, quality, cost, and delivery improvement projects including project definition, selection, implementation, and reporting.
• Participates in LEAN events such as Kaizens, Value Stream mapping, 5S, and VAVE.
• May design production fixtures, devices, and tools.
• Document, create, evaluate, and maintain standard work instructions for production and administrative processes.
• Completes time and motion analysis studies.
• May participate in reviewing and processing Engineer Change Orders (ECOs) on the manufacturing side, including design, drawings, and specifications reviews.
• Assist in ensuring internal and customer documentation requirements are satisfied.
• May participate in establishing quality specifications and standards.
• Participates in root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Works on the production shop to learn processes and propose improvements.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by collaborating with customers, suppliers, co-workers, and management.

Skills

Communication skills

Intermediate computer skills

Education

Engineering coursework (Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing)

Tools

AutoCAD

PTC Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

*Co-Op Positions Available for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027*

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer Co-Op is responsible for the creation, revision, and maintenance of manufacturing processes to physically working with production on the shop floor to resolve issues. This includes all production shop processes and production control/order processes.

Steffes Core Values

• Trust: We promote growth and long-term success by making wise decisions with trust as an essential component.
• Respect: We unleash creative talents of our diverse workforce by treating each other the way we would like to be treated.
• Teamwork: We believe people achieve much more by working together.
• Integrity: We follow through and keep our word while being open, honest, ethical, and fair.
• Safety: We view our co-workers as family members of our business and strive to ensure safety for all.
• Humility: We recognize and appreciate strengths and contributions beyond one’s self. We are modest, genuine, and authentic.

Key Responsibilities

• Participates in safety, quality, cost, and delivery improvement projects including project definition, selection, implementation, and reporting. Provides advice, compiles data, estimates costs and results of improvement projects.
• Participates in LEAN events such as Kaizens, Value Stream mapping, 5S, and VAVE. Gather information, complete action items, and follow-up on items.
• May design production fixtures, devices, and tools.
• Document, create, evaluate, and maintain standard work instructions for production and administrative processes.
• Completes time and motion analysis studies.
• May participate in reviewing and processing Engineer Change Orders (ECOs) on the manufacturing side. This may include design, drawings, and specification reviews as well as FMEA’s, PPAP’s, ISIR’s.
• Assist in ensuring appropriate internal and customer documentation requirements are satisfied.
• May participate in the establishment of quality specifications and standards.
• Participates in root cause analysis and implementing a corrective action in response to nonconformance reports.
• Works in the production shop to learn the processes and come up with recommendations for improvement.
• . Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in collaborative manner with customers, suppliers, co-workers, and management.
• Helps company meet its Strategic, Quality and Safety objectives.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Core Expectations

• Customer Service - Demonstrate excellent customer service and display a positive attitude and behavior consistent with the Steffes Code of Conduct and Core Values.
• Environmental, Health, Safety (EHS) – Perform work in compliance with EHS training and identified procedures/standard work. Report any EHS incident or concern to your supervisor immediately. Cooperate and contribute to the overall success of the EHS program.
• Quality – Participate in job-specific training. Complete work as indicated by standard work, processes, and/or procedures. If your work can’t be completed as required, notify your supervisor immediately for guidance.
• Conduct - Demonstrate and support the Steffes Code of Conduct.
• Policies and Procedures - Demonstrate and support Steffes Policies and Procedures by:
  • Using tact, sound judgement, and maintaining a professional attitude in communication and relationships with others.
  • Striving to deliver the best quality in daily work.
  • Promoting a positive image of Steffes and its products.
  • Being timely and punctual in attendance and following all policies and procedures.

Job Requirements/Qualifications

• 2+ years of engineering courses with a focus in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Intermediate computer knowledge (Windows, email, internet, etc..)
• Microsoft Word- Intermediate
• Microsoft Excel- Intermediate
• Microsoft PowerPoint- Basic
• Microsoft Outlook- Basic
• Basic 2D (AutoCAD) and/or 3D CAD (PTC Cero, SolidWorks) experience, preferred.
• Communication skills (Develop written communications requiring grammar skills; interact with customers or suppliers on an explanatory basis; interact with groups of people and co-workers; use of telephones, public address system, and oral communication)
  OR
• An acceptable combination of education and experience.

Functional & Cognitive Requirements of Position

• This position requires walking, sitting, or standing to a significant degree.
• Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds from floor to waist, carry 50 pounds, and push and/or pull up to 20 pounds.
• Must have the ability to climb ladders and/or stairs.
• Stooping, crouching, kneeling and bending.
• Handling, feeling, and gripping would be required for some activities.
• Visual acuity is required to inspect work completed.
• This role may be subject to internal and external environmental conditions.
• Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, make timely decisions in the context of a workflow, ability to communicate with visitors, ability to complete tasks in situations that have a speed or productivity quota.

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