Quality Engineering Co-op, Manufacturing & Lean
Overview
This co-op owns quality improvement across a manufacturing value stream, supporting safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals. You will drive continuous improvement projects using lean principles and tools, working hands-on with production processes and inspection. You will join a cross-functional team of quality engineers and collaborate with suppliers and customers. This role offers direct exposure to FMEA, Control Plans, and Statistical Analysis in a real manufacturing environment.
What You'll Do10
- 1Drive continuous improvement projects across the value stream, focusing on production processes and waste reduction using lean tools.
- 2Assist in daily inspection, sorting, fixture design, and assembly activities to ensure product quality.
- 3Conduct measurement system analysis on gauges and review technical data, drawings, and work instructions to resolve quality issues.
- 4Troubleshoot valves and test stands to identify and fix quality problems.
- 5Analyze performance data and validate supplier change requests to improve supplier quality for new and existing products.
- 6Investigate returned material and verify customer complaints through root cause analysis.
- 7Collect and analyze test data, performing statistical analysis to track quality metrics.
- 8Create and update documentation such as Control Plans, FMEAs, work instructions, and process flows.
- 9Support internal and customer audits by closing open findings and implementing corrective actions.
- 10Lead small project groups and collaborate with quality engineers in team meetings.
Requirements8
- 1Current student enrolled in an Engineering program (mechanical, industrial, manufacturing, or related).
- 2Proficient in Excel, Outlook, Word, Visio, and PowerPoint.
- 3Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- 4Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- 5Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to lead small project groups.
- 6Hands-on aptitude for inspection, measurement, and troubleshooting.
- 7Basic understanding of lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
- 8Familiarity with quality tools like FMEA, Control Plans, and Statistical Analysis.
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