Manufacturing Engineering Co-op (Fall Semester)

Cornell Dubilier - Manufacturer of Power Capacitors; Liberty (SC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Knowles Cornell Dubilier in Liberty, SC offers a Manufacturing Engineering Apprenticeship to support engineering and manufacturing teams in process improvement, production support, data analysis, and documentation within a high-performance capacitor manufacturing environment.

The program emphasizes hands-on training, cross-functional collaboration, and exposure to continuous improvement initiatives as you develop practical engineering skills on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong interest in manufacturing, process improvement, and hands-on engineering support.
• Proficiency reading and interpreting technical documents, drawings, procedures, or specifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with day-to-day manufacturing, process, and production support activities.
• Support continuous improvement projects focused on safety, quality, efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Collect, organize, and analyze production data to identify trends, issues, and improvement opportunities.
• Help document standard work instructions, process procedures, technical reports, and project updates.
• Participate in troubleshooting activities related to equipment, materials, processes, and production flow.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for quality or process-related issues.
• Assist with time studies, process mapping, layout reviews, and workflow improvement projects.
• Work with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and EHS.
• Help evaluate manufacturing processes and recommend practical improvements.

Skills

Engineering student

Process improvement

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Technical reading

Team communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree pursuit

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Manufacturing Engineering Apprenticeship program will support the Engineering and Manufacturing teams at Knowles Cornell Dubilier in Liberty, SC by assisting with process improvement, production support, data analysis, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives within a high-performance capacitor manufacturing environment. This role is expected to last through the end of fall.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with day-to-day manufacturing, process, and production support activities
• Support continuous improvement projects focused on safety, quality, efficiency, and cost reduction
• Collect, organize, and analyze production data to identify trends, issues, and improvement opportunities
• Help document standard work instructions, process procedures, technical reports, and project updates
• Participate in troubleshooting activities related to equipment, materials, processes, and production flow
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for quality or process-related issues
• Assist with time studies, process mapping, layout reviews, and workflow improvement projects
• Work with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and EHS
• Help evaluate manufacturing processes and recommend practical improvements
• Maintain a safe, clean, and professional work environment while following company policies and procedures

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

• Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
• Strong interest in manufacturing, process improvement, and hands-on engineering support
• Basic understanding of engineering principles, problem solving, and data analysis
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, drawings, procedures, or specifications
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to organize data and communicate findings clearly
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on assigned tasks
• Previous internship, project, or coursework related to manufacturing, electronics, quality, or Lean/Six Sigma is a plus

Join our team and play a pivotal role in transforming our manufacturing processes to achieve greater efficiency and excellence

We are committed to providing a competitive and fair total compensation package for all employees

One element in our total compensation package is base pay. The starting base pay for this role is $20.00 per hour.

Individual compensation decisions are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to previous experience and skills acquired prior to joining us, cost of living in the assigned work location, assigned schedule, and salaries of similarly situated peers at the company. It is to be expected that candidates will come to us with different sets of skills and experiences and therefore will be paid at different points in the stated range. We recognize that the person(s) we select for hire may be less experienced or more experienced than the role as posted; if this is the case, any updates to available salary ranges will be communicated with candidates during the recruitment process.

Knowles’ Cornell Dubilier brand is a leading designer and manufacturer of custom high-energy discharge capacitors used in a wide range of medical, military, and commercial pulsed energy applications

Equal Opportunity Statement: We prohibit pay discrimination and discrimination of any kind based on race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or other legally protected status

ITAR Statement: Please note that this position may require access to technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must be U.S. persons (citizens, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status) or have the necessary authorization to access controlled technical data. Compliance with ITAR and EAR regulations is a condition of employment.