Sustainability & Process Improvement Co‑Op Engineer

Coty; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Coty is offering a Spring 2027 Facilities & Sustainability Co-op in Sanford, NC. You’ll own a project to reduce carbon footprint and improve production metrics across areas like packing, high-speed filling, and materials optimization.

You will lead data-driven improvements using SPC, DOE, Lean tools and process mapping while developing standards and training technicians. This 7.5-month program emphasizes practical regional manufacturing experience.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a B.S. in an engineering discipline with 1-2 years remaining until graduation.
• Experience with SPC/DOE and Lean manufacturing tools is desirable.
• Strong data analysis and problem solving skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide sustainability ideas and execute projects to drive Net-Zero Fossil Fuel efforts.
• Apply process improvement tools including SPC, DOE, control charts, DoE, Lean methods and capability studies.
• Analyze critical systems data to recommend improvements from trends.
• Develop and document processes (Process Flow Diagrams) and train technicians.
• Drive cost savings through productivity, resource utilization, and labor optimization.
• Utilize 6-Sigma and Lean Manufacturing to improve key KPIs.
• Follow all site GMP policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Statistical Process Control

Design of Experiments

Lean tools

Poka-yoke / mistake proofing

Excel

SAP

Education

B.S. Degree in an Engineering Discipline with 1-2 years remaining till graduation

Tools

Visio

Access

Drawing software

Job description

Coty is offering a Spring 2027 Facilities & Sustainability Co-op in Sanford, NC. You’ll own a project to reduce carbon footprint and improve production metrics across areas like packing, high-speed filling, and materials optimization.

You will lead data-driven improvements using SPC, DOE, Lean tools and process mapping while developing standards and training technicians. This 7.5-month program emphasizes practical regional manufacturing experience.