Manufacturing Engineering Ops Co-Op (Summer/Fall 2027)

Collins Aerospace; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) Match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Scholar Program

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking an Industrial/Mechanical Engineering co-op in Melbourne, FL to improve operator productivity and optimize manufacturing processes. You will perform root cause analysis, develop countermeasures, and assist tooling design while supporting Lean and Six Sigma initiatives.

The role prefers candidates pursuing a Bachelor’s in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering with at least 30 credits earned by start and U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering and have earned at least 30 credit hours by start.
• U.S. citizenship is required for the co-op role.
• Preference for experience with Microsoft Office, SolidWorks and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Improve operator productivity and manufacturing processes through root cause analysis and countermeasure development.
• Support Lean and Six Sigma initiatives including 5S, waste reduction and flow improvements.
• Assist in manufacturing layout planning and standard work development.

Skills

Manufacturing Process Improvement

Root Cause Analysis

Countermeasure Development

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

5S

Waste Reduction

Flow Improvement

Cost Reduction Analysis

Manufacturing Layout Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Improve operator productivity and manufacturing processes through root cause analysis, countermeasure development, tooling design, and cost-reduction analysis. Support Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, including 5S, waste reduction, flow improvements, and manufacturing layout planning.

Requirements: Applicants must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering throughout the co-op and have earned at least 30 credit hours by its start. The role requires U.S. citizenship and prefers experience with Microsoft Office, SolidWorks, and AutoCAD.

Key Skills: Manufacturing Process Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Countermeasure Development, Tooling Design, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, Waste Reduction, Flow Improvement, Cost Reduction Analysis, Manufacturing Layout Planning, Standard Work Development, Production Issue Resolution, Microsoft Office, SolidWorks, AutoCAD

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) Match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Flexible Work Schedules, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Scholar Program, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Holidays