Manufacturing Engineering Co-op: Auto & Process Improvement

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 16,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Bosch Charleston is seeking engineering students for a Co-op to support driving output and quality improvements on production lines, and to identify technical solutions for gaps in capacity and demand. You will develop software tools, assist with training, and help update workflows and documentation.

The role exposes you to plant operations in North Charleston, with hands-on assignments in CNC, machining aluminum, fixture and gage design, and process optimization under experienced mentors.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Industrial, mechanical, Electrical Engineering preferred).
• Strong interest in special machinery, industrial automation, or manufacturing systems, particularly within the automotive industry.
• Familiarity with engineering principles, concept development, and system-level thinking.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Identification and coordination of problem solving or troubleshooting activities on equipment or process issues.
• Communication through operational and departmental management on project status.
• Development of software tools to improve data transparency.
• Developing plan for production trials, with focus on equipment and process quality and technical documentation.
• Assisting with training and documentation with hourly and salaried associates.
• Troubleshoot production problems and their root causes.
• Update machine drawings to improve equipment robustness or stability.
• Help to develop and maintain manufacturing documentation and quality plans according to company standards: Work Instructions, Control Plans, PFMEA#s, gage logs, etc.
• Work with Solid Work to improve design of machining fixtures, gages, robots' grippers, WPC.
• Help to develop workplace layouts and material flow.

Skills

Microsoft Office

CNC

Aluminum Machining

Fixture Design

Gage Design

PowerBI

AutoCAD

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CNC Machines

Machining Aluminum

Carbide & PCD tooling

AutoCAD

PowerBI

Job description

Bosch Charleston is seeking engineering students for a Co-op to support driving output and quality improvements on production lines, and to identify technical solutions for gaps in capacity and demand. You will develop software tools, assist with training, and help update workflows and documentation.

The role exposes you to plant operations in North Charleston, with hands-on assignments in CNC, machining aluminum, fixture and gage design, and process optimization under experienced mentors.