Manufacturing Engineering Co-op (Spring 2027)

USA – DuBois Chemicals, Inc; Sharonville (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with company match

Paid holidays

Job summary

DuBois Chemicals, Inc is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Co-op to help optimize process design, enhance safety, and support capital projects. You will conduct time studies, heating/cooling analyses, and contribute to efficiency improvements to reduce costs and waste while improving quality.

You’ll work with plant leadership to monitor data, perform ROI analyses, and help standardize processes with SOPs, AutoCAD layouts, and P&IDs.

Qualifications

• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on root cause analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey findings from the floor to leadership.
• Ability to build cross-functional relationships to solve complex problems.
• Deep attention to detail to ensure project success.

Responsibilities

• Process Optimization: implement improvements to reduce costs, waste and increase efficiency while maintaining safety and quality.
• Support planning, design, and execution of capital projects with input from the operations floor.
• Monitor and analyze process data, identify trends, propose continuous improvement solutions.
• Perform process capability studies to determine standard operating limits.
• Assist in selecting materials of construction using chemical compatibility.
• Aid root cause analyses for production interruptions and equipment failures.
• Perform ROI calculations to determine project priority and savings potential.
• Create and maintain SOPs, process docs and visual controls for manufacturing operations.
• Update manufacturing layouts in AutoCAD, equipment files, and P&IDs.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma principles to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new processes and equipment.

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

The Manufacturing Engineering Co-op is a key role on the Manufacturing Engineering Team responsible for optimizing process design, increasing operational safety, and aiding in the implementation of capital projects. Successful candidates will be able to complete time studies, perform heating / cooling studies, improve industrial processes in order to increase efficiency, reduce cost, minimize waste, extend sustainability, and maximize profitability while improving the safety and quality of our operations. This position reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, interacting primarily with plant leadership and operations.

Scope of Responsibility

• Process Optimization Implement improvements to reduce costs, minimize waste and increase efficiency, while improving safety and quality.
• Support the planning, design, and execution of capital projects, ensuring input from the operations floor for successful continued use of the new equipment, processes, etc.
• Monitor and analyze process data, identifying trends and proposing solutions for process improvement continuously.
• Perform process capability studies utilizing statistical analysis to determine standard operating limits.
• Utilize chemical compatibility to determine appropriate material of construction for pumps, valves, piping, and additional equipment
• Assist in Root Cause Analyses for production interruptions, equipment failures, and process breakdowns.
• Perform ROI calculations to determine project priority and expected savings.
• Standardization Create and maintain standard operating procedures, process documentation for equipment, and visual controls for manufacturing operations.
• Update and maintain manufacturing layouts in AutoCAD, equipment files, and P&IDs.
• Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement Learn how to utilize lean principles and Six Sigma methodology to evaluate processes and outline improvements
• Collaboration Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration of new processes, software, technologies, and equipment.
• Aid in the scale-up process for new product deployment and formula revisions.

Qualifications and Skills

• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on identifying the root cause and providing applicable solutions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to communicate from operations floor to leadership
• Ability to build cross-functional relationships to solve complex problems
• Deep attention to detail to ensure implemented projects will be successful

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related field) Proficient with Microsoft Suite

DuBois provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, service in the military, veteran status or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and/or local law and/or regulation.

Working at DuBois

Working at DuBois is dynamic, flexible and fun. Our customer centric focus gives you the opportunity to leverage your creative and innovative talents to help deliver specialty chemical solutions safely while protecting the environment.

DuBois values

• Honest and Ethical Behavior
• Collaborative Communication
• Safety at Work and Home
• Environmental Stewardship

Perks and Benefits

You will enjoy building your career with DuBois. DuBois offers the stability and comprehensive benefits of a larger organization with the feel of a smaller, more personable company. The diversity of our roles, customers served and large number of manufacturing, distribution and technical centers provide many routes for your career advancement. If you value learning, improving processes and want to make an immediate impact, DuBois is where you want to be.

DuBois excellent benefit package includes health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, 401k with company match, paid holidays, vacation time and income protection plans.