Do you want to supplement your education with actual hands-on experience in a real Engineering department where you will face new challenges every day? Is your desire to be part of an aerospace business that continues to grow with a history of significant investment into the business and desires to remain an industry leader? Ferco has an opportunity for such an individual to engage in a dynamic environment in the position of Manufacturing Engineering or Quality Engineering Co-op for Fall 2024.
Every day offers new, exciting challenges. Engineering Co-ops monitor and refine processes in a manufacturing business to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and customer satisfaction metrics as well as be part of a team on many projects. The individuals chosen for this opportunity must be self-motivated, very detailed, a team player and capable of working on several projects simultaneously.
If this is not an accurate description of who you are, please do not apply—this position is not a good fit.
The ideal candidate for this position would be able to do the following and possess the following;

• Develops, implements, and improves manufacturing and industrial processes to effect maximum product throughput and optimum resource efficiency.
• Sets work standards, work-flows, and defines resource requirements for assigned projects.
• Apply and champion ‘Lean Manufacturing’ methodologies in all areas of the manufacturing cycle.
• Support Quality Clinic – implement process improvements, root cause analysis on errors with parts, etc.
• Works closely with other engineers and other functional departments for assigned projects.
• Completes any other projects or tasks as assigned by the leadership team.
• Current enrollment in an Undergrad Engineering program with a local College/University
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office

Other Skills and Requirements:

• Strong, clear oral and written communication skills
• Ability to read blueprints
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills.

Position Demands

• Able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Able to bend, twist, turn, carry, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, stand, etc
• Able to successfully pass vision screens
• Extended hours required during peak workloads or special projects.

Eligibility Requirements:

• This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. Ferco Aerospace will require proof of status prior to employment. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.