About the role#
The Manufacturing Engineering Co-op provides technical and operational support to manufacturing processes, equipment, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will gain hands-on experience in a regulated manufacturing environment while working on projects that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and compliance. This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week.
What you'll do#
- Support manufacturing engineering projects focused on process optimization, yield improvement, and waste reduction.
- Analyze production, quality, and equipment performance data to identify improvement opportunities.
- Assist with troubleshooting manufacturing processes and equipment.
- Participate in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support validation, qualification, and process characterization activities.
- Develop and update work instructions, visual aids, and engineering documentation.
- Conduct time studies, capacity analyses, and workflow assessments.
- Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams to implement sustainable process improvements.
- Present project findings, data analysis, and recommendations to engineering and operational leadership.
What you'll need#
- Completion of at least your freshman year at an accredited university.
- Current pursuit of a bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical, Manufacturing, or a related engineering field.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Enrollment in an accredited college or university during the co-op.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools including Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated interest in manufacturing, process improvement, and operational excellence.
- Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, statistical analysis, or Six Sigma tools is preferred.
- Experience with data analysis tools like Power BI or Minitab is a plus.
- Must be permanently authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Anasco, Puerto Rico.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January to December).
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Paid, full-time.
About Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson is a public company based in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Founded in 1886, it operates within the hospitals and health care industry. The company focuses on medical devices, diagnostics, and pharmaceuticals. It employs over 133,000 people across its global offices.
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