About the role#
As an Industrial Engineering Co-op, you will work directly with our engineering, production, quality, and operations teams. You will spend time on the shop floor to analyze production data, identify improvement opportunities, and help implement solutions that make our operations more efficient and scalable. This role provides hands-on experience in process improvement, capacity planning, and Lean manufacturing within an advanced production environment.
What you'll do#
- Evaluate workflows, production systems, and material flow to increase efficiency and throughput.
- Conduct time studies, cycle-time analyses, and process observations on the manufacturing floor.
- Collect and analyze data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.
- Support capacity planning for equipment, labor, and operational resources.
- Develop and monitor key performance indicators including throughput, cycle time, downtime, and labor efficiency.
- Evaluate facility and work-cell layouts to improve ergonomics, productivity, and space usage.
- Create process maps, value-stream maps, and workflow diagrams.
- Practice Lean principles through projects involving 5S, standard work, and root cause analysis.
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and manufacturing documentation.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.
- Present findings and support the implementation of process improvements.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Systems, or Operations Engineering.
- Coursework in manufacturing systems, operations research, statistics, or engineering design is preferred.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and an interest in data analytics, CAD, or ERP/MRP systems.
- Exposure to Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles is beneficial.
- Ability to organize, analyze, and interpret data to support decision-making.
- Strong communication skills and a willingness to work hands-on in a manufacturing environment.
- Must meet ITAR requirements: US citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual.
- Previous internship or technical experience is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Woburn, Massachusetts.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- Employment: Full-time, paid position.
- Physical requirements: Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the facility, and lift up to 25 pounds while wearing required personal protective equipment.
About Rennscot MFG
Rennscot MFG provides product development and manufacturing services for the aerospace, automotive, medical, and electronics industries. Founded in 2017, the company operates out of Woburn, Massachusetts. It maintains a staff of 11 to 50 employees. The firm holds AS9100 certification and specializes in metal 3D printing, 5-axis machining, and laser scanning.
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