About the role#
The Manufacturing Engineer Co-op supports the engineering team in Sumter, South Carolina, during the Winter 2027 term. You will work with the engineering, operations, and marketing teams to improve product lines from initial design through manufacturing launch. This is a full-time, on-site position.
What you'll do#
- Solve product and manufacturing problems for commercial apparatus lines.
- Prepare specifications for tooling, equipment, processes, and systems to improve cost and quality.
- Assist with training personnel and analyzing data to present findings.
- Implement strategies for concurrent engineering and design for manufacturing.
- Design and guide the installation of new engineering concepts and equipment.
- Use project management tools to work with multi-disciplined teams.
- Research market requirements through Voice of the Customer activities.
- Maintain knowledge of Lean, Agile, Kaizen, JIT, TQM, Poka-Yoke, and cPQI methodologies.
- Ensure project tasks are completed on schedule.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a bachelor or master degree program for Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher.
- At least 3 months of prior internship or co-op experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Willingness to relocate to Sumter, SC.
- Prior manufacturing internship experience, Yellow Belt certification, and Lean Six Sigma knowledge are preferred.
- Note: This position does not provide immigration sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Sumter, South Carolina.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
About Eaton
Eaton is a power management company that focuses on electrical, aerospace, and industrial technologies. Founded in 1911, the firm operates globally with headquarters in Dublin, Ireland. It employs over 61,000 people and maintains a public status. The company works on electrification and digitalization projects to support renewable energy and power management needs.
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