Operations Engineering Co-Op - Lean & TPS Projects

Rust-Oleum; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Job summary

Rust-Oleum is seeking an Engineering Co-Op for the Summer/Fall 2027 session in Wisconsin. The role runs Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm, 40 hours per week, with pay at $25.00/hour.

You'll work on real manufacturing projects, gaining exposure to Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S, SMED, and root-cause problem solving. Housing is provided at UW Parkside.

Qualifications

• Engineering or related field student
• Strong interest in manufacturing processes and continuous improvement
• Willingness to learn Lean/Six Sigma principles

Responsibilities

• Support engineering projects in manufacturing operations.
• Assist with new equipment implementation and process improvements.
• Analyze current processes to identify efficiency and safety gains.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on project tasks.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root Cause Analysis

Team Collaboration

Education

Pursuing Engineering degree

Job description

Rust-Oleum is seeking an Engineering Co-Op for the Summer/Fall 2027 session in Wisconsin. The role runs Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm, 40 hours per week, with pay at $25.00/hour.

You'll work on real manufacturing projects, gaining exposure to Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S, SMED, and root-cause problem solving. Housing is provided at UW Parkside.