Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op

IDEX Corporation; Cedar Falls, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEX Corporation in Cedar Falls, IA is seeking a full-time student-engaged role starting Jan 2027 through Aug 2027. You will join a manufacturing environment focused on Safety, Continuous Improvement, Lean, and the 80/20 rule across machine shop and foundry operations.

Ideal candidates are pursuing engineering degrees, with CAD skills and a drive for bottom-line improvements; prior manufacturing exposure and good communication are valued. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Industrial Technology.
• Prior manufacturing/industrial exposure preferred.
• Knowledgeable with 3D CAD software and capable of learning standard work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Participate in cross-functional project teams.
• Support continuous improvement and Lean events.
• Develop standard work instructions for machines or processes.
• Collaborate in a team to implement manufacturing improvement projects.

Skills

3D CAD

Teamwork

Lean/CI

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Pursuing Bachelor’s in ME/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CAD software

MS Office

Job description

If you're looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you've found it. Whether you're an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.

With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses (https://www.idexcorp.com/our-businesses/business-segments/) around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

Certain positions with IDEX Corporation and its business units require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been granted refugee or asylum status.

This position will be full-time from January 2027 - August 2027.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Under general direction, participate in and/or lead support projects related to Safety, Continuous Improvement, Lean, and 80/20 across a variety of functions in our Machine Shop and Foundry facilities.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in cross-functional project teams.

• Support continuous improvement and Lean events.

• Develop standard work instructions specific to machines or work processes.

• Work in a team environment to implement manufacturing improvement projects.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Industrial Technology.

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting preferred.

• Knowledgeable with 3D CAD software.

• Minimum GPA of 3.0 in Major preferred.

OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Interest in a career path in the industrial manufacturing industry.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office products including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, and Outlook.

WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to move within office and manufacturing complex, write by hand and keyboard, and perform general office functions.

• Visual acuity needed for close detail work and computer use.

• General manufacturing, warehouse and office environment.

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer . IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

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