About the role#
This is a 7.5-month Manufacturing Co-Op position for the Winter 2027 term. You will own a project focused on improving production loss in areas such as cost, quality, and safety. You will work within chemical processing, warehouse systems, material optimization, and high-speed filling and packing technologies.
What you'll do#
- Apply process improvement tools including statistical process control, process mapping, and design of experiments.
- Analyze critical line data to identify trends and make recommendations for improvement.
- Develop standards and train line technicians to support continuous improvement.
- Document processes through Process Flow Diagrams.
- Collaborate with New Product Development, Packaging Concept Development, Engineering, and Manufacturing to implement new products.
- Work with Supplier Quality Engineers to link operational requirements with material supplier capabilities.
- Drive cost savings through productivity gains, improved material utilization, and labor optimization.
- Use 6-Sigma and Lean Manufacturing methodologies to improve critical KPIs.
- Follow all site GMP policies and procedures.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a B.S. degree program in an Engineering discipline with 1-2 years remaining until graduation.
- Analytical problem-solving skills, including experience with KPI reporting, gap analysis, Kaizen, Loss Tree, and 5-whys.
- Working knowledge of statistics, specifically Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Design of Experiments (DOE).
- Familiarity with Lean tools such as pFMEA, SMED, Standard work, value stream mapping, TPM, 5S, and Kanban.
- Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Access, drawing software, and SAP.
Location & details#
- Location: Hunt Valley, Maryland.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid position.
About Coty
Coty is a public company that manufactures personal care products. Founded in 1904, it operates globally with headquarters in Amsterdam. The firm specializes in fragrances, color cosmetics, and skin and body care. It employs over 12,000 people across various international locations.
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