Industrial Engineering Co-Op

Overview

The Process Engineering Co-op will support continuous improvement initiatives, process optimization projects, and operational excellence activities within the organization. This role will work onsite at our Madison plant and provide hands-on experience in analyzing manufacturing and business processes, collecting and evaluating data, and implementing solutions that improve productivity, quality, safety, and cost performance.

Learning Opportunities

• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Data-driven decision making.
• Cross-functional project management

Sample Projects

• OEE improvement initiatives.
• Scrap reduction projects.
• Time studies of new products and product lines.
• Support the launch of new SKUs and products.
• Organize data and run daily standup meetings.
• Develop scheduling system for Laminators.
• Implement process controls at Laminators to ensure correct materials are used.
• Create business processes for control of sample runs, materials requests, pilot runs, etc.
• Redefine and own centerline and pink tag process for improved adherence and ease of use.

Our co-op program provides the opportunity to connect with industry professionals, expand their network, and build essential problem‑solving and communication skills that set them up for early‑career success.

• Students must be able to commit to a six‑month term spanning January–July 2027.
• Students must be able to be 100% onsite at our Madison, WI Plant location.
• Co-Op will result in academic credit based on each student’s specific university co‑op policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with process analysis and improvement projects using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Collect, organize, and analyze production, quality, and operational data.
• Perform time studies, workflow analysis, and labor utilization assessments.
• Support development and maintenance of standard work instructions and process documentation.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and optimize resource utilization.
• Participate in root cause investigations and corrective action activities.
• Create reports, presentations, and dashboards to communicate project results and KPIs.

Qualifications

• Authorization to work in United States required.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Engineering, or related discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Minitab, Time Studies, or ERP systems.
• Experience with data analysis and manufacturing processes.

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Keyan Stremikis

• Assist with process analysis and improvement projects using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Collect, organize, and analyze production, quality, and operational data.
• Perform time studies, workflow analysis, and labor utilization assessments.
• Support development and maintenance of standard work instructions and process documentation.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and optimize resource utilization.
• Participate in root cause investigations and corrective action activities.
• Create reports, presentations, and dashboards to communicate project results and KPIs.
• Authorization to work in United States required.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Engineering, or related discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Minitab, Time Studies, or ERP systems.
• Experience with data analysis and manufacturing processes.