Manufacturing Engineer Co-op - Lean and Process Improvement

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

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