Manufacturing Engineering Co-op: Lean & CI Projects

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

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.