Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op

Amsted Rail Company Inc; Granite City (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP — Employee-owned company

401(k) with employer match

EAP and wellness resources

Tuition reimbursement and career dev

Job summary

Amsted Rail Granite City, IL is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op to join the Engineering Department. The role blends hands-on floor work with office engineering tasks, collaborating across teams to identify improvements and support production efficiency.

The position requires a BS pursuit in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering and the ability to work ~20 hours weekly during school and full-time in summer, with an hourly pay range of $18–$20. Eligible for overtime as non-exempt.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Able to work close to 20 hours per week during school and full-time during summer.

Responsibilities

• Work on the manufacturing floor and in engineering office to identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, safety and other teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Support business objectives through ongoing production function improvements.
• Engage with cross-functional teams throughout the product and process lifecycles.

Skills

Team player

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

BS in Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

3D modeling

Job description

AR - Granite City Facility
Granite City, IL 62040, USA

• On-site
• Pay or shift range: $18 USD to $20 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Part-Time
• Requisition #: MANUF010066

Description

Amsted Rail has an immediate opening for a Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op at its Granite City, IL location.

Amsted Rail provides engineered systems that combine castings, bearings, wheels, axles, braking and energy management devices for the freight rail industry. Amsted Rail enjoys a significant share of the freight rail undercarriage market and is part of Amsted Industries. Employee-owned Amsted Industries is comprised of the Amsted Rail Group, a construction and industrial group and a vehicular group.

Description:

The Industrial Engineering Co-op will work for the Engineering Department. They will work closely with production, maintenance, safety, and other functional teams to identify opportunities for improvement, resolve technical challenges, and support business objectives.

The daily work will be split between “boots on the ground” on the manufacturing floor and office for engineering work. Working with cross-functional teams throughout the entire lifecycle of the product and processes. Ongoing continuous improvement of production functionality is a vital part of the role.

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a BS degree in Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering
• Able to work close to 20 hours per week during school and full-time during summer

Preferred:

• AutoCAD & 3D modeling experience
• Lean manufacturing principles
• 5S methodology
• Engineering problem solving skills

Personal Characteristics:

• Must have the ability to work with people.
• Must be a team player with willingness to freely exchange ideas and relate well with others
• Appetite for solving problems and creating solutions through software programming
• Hands-on background with a mechanical aptitude
• Willing to assume responsibility for accuracy and quality of work assigned
• Possess good organizational skills
• Self-motivated to work in a rapidly changing priority environment
• Detail oriented

What we offer you:

The hourly pay range for this position is $18 to $20 per hour. The exact rate will vary based on factors such as experience, skills, education, and location. This non‑exempt role is eligible for overtime pay in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Amsted Rail offers a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, well‑being, and long‑term financial security. Available benefits include:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) — Amsted Rail is 100% employee‑owned
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and additional wellness resources
• Tuition reimbursement, education assistance, and career development programs
• Charitable gift matching and volunteer opportunities
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and floating holidays

Amsted Rail is an Equal Opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities and any other basis covered by federal, state, or local law.

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