(Summer-2027) Industrial Engineering Co-op

Kinetic Vision, Inc.; Cincinnati, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetic Vision is seeking an Industrial Engineering Co-op to support consulting projects focused on manufacturing, operations, and supply chain improvement. You will work with engineers, project leaders, and specialists to analyze operations and implement practical solutions.

The role provides hands-on experience with real client challenges across industries. Ideal candidates are analytical, data-driven, and eager to learn how people, equipment, and information move through operations.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Available to work full time during the co-op term.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in manufacturing, facility operations, or supply chain optimization.
• Ability to organize information and communicate findings clearly.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other Office applications.
• Willingness to travel to client facilities when project work requires it.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze operational, production, and facility data.
• Support time studies, capacity analyses, workflow evaluations, and process observations.
• Create process maps, value stream maps, facility layouts, and other visual tools.
• Identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, safety concerns, and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with manufacturing, warehouse, and supply chain optimization projects.
• Organize and evaluate information gathered through facility scans, photos, video, interviews, and on-site observations.
• Support the development of dashboards, reports, presentations, and client recommendations.
• Assist with evaluating alternative layouts, workflows, staffing approaches, or operational scenarios.
• Collaborate with engineers, developers, project leaders, and other technical specialists.
• Participate in project meetings and communicate progress, findings, and questions.
• Document methods, assumptions, results, and recommended next steps.
• Follow client and Kinetic Vision safety, confidentiality, and quality requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Data analysis

Teamwork

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree pursuit in Industrial Engineering or related

Tools

PowerPoint

Power BI

AutoCAD

Job description

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Co-Op Kinetic Vision Innovation Center, Cincinnati, OH, US

18 days ago Requisition ID: 1186

Position Overview

Kinetic Vision is seeking an Industrial Engineering Co-op to support consulting projects focused on manufacturing, operations, and supply chain improvement. In this role, you will work alongside engineers, project leaders, and technical specialists to help clients better understand their operations, identify opportunities, and implement practical solutions.

This position provides hands-on experience with real client challenges and exposure to a variety of facilities, industries, technologies, and project teams. The ideal candidate is analytical, curious, comfortable working with data, and interested in understanding how people, equipment, materials, and information move through an operation.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze operational, production, and facility data
• Support time studies, capacity analyses, workflow evaluations, and process observations
• Create process maps, value stream maps, facility layouts, and other visual tools
• Identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, safety concerns, and opportunities for improvement
• Assist with manufacturing, warehouse, and supply chain optimization projects
• Organize and evaluate information gathered through facility scans, photographs, video, interviews, and on-site observations
• Support the development of dashboards, reports, presentations, and client recommendations
• Assist with evaluating alternative layouts, workflows, staffing approaches, or operational scenarios
• Collaborate with engineers, developers, project leaders, and other technical specialists
• Participate in project meetings and communicate progress, findings, and questions
• Document methods, assumptions, results, and recommended next steps
• Follow client and Kinetic Vision safety, confidentiality, and quality requirements

Responsibilities may vary based on client needs, project assignments, and the student's experience and interests.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Research, Supply Chain, Systems Engineering, or a related field
• Available to work full time during the assigned co-op term
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
• Interest in manufacturing, facility operations, process improvement, or supply chain optimization
• Ability to organize information and communicate findings clearly
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a cross-functional team
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office applications
• Willingness to learn new tools, technologies, and approaches
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and ask thoughtful questions
• Willingness to travel to client facilities when project work requires it

Preferred Experience

Experience with any of the following is helpful but not required:

• Process mapping, time studies, capacity planning, or facility layout
• Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, or continuous improvement
• Data visualization or reporting tools such as Power BI
• AutoCAD or other layout and modeling software
• Statistical analysis, simulation, optimization, or programming
• Manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, or supply chain operations
• LiDAR, reality capture, digital twins, or spatial data

What You Will Gain

• Meaningful experience contributing to active client projects
• Exposure to multiple industries, technologies, and operational environments
• Opportunities to apply classroom concepts to real business challenges
• Experience working in an engineering consulting environment
• Mentorship and feedback from experienced professionals
• Development in technical problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and client service

About Kinetic Vision

Kinetic Vision is a Cincinnati-based technology consulting company that helps organizations accelerate innovation, improve products, and solve complex business challenges. Our multidisciplinary teams bring together engineering, design, technology, visualization, and operational expertise to deliver solutions for clients across a variety of industries.

At Kinetic Vision, co-ops are contributing members of our project teams. We provide opportunities to take on meaningful work, learn from experienced professionals, explore new technologies, and build the skills needed for a successful career.