What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial/Process Engineering Co-Op position at AprilAire?
Overview:
Co-op will run full time, June-December 2025.
Responsibilities:
The Process/Industrial Engineering Co-Op will have the opportunity to immerse themselves within our Poynette manufacturing facility which makes the majority of our indoor air quality products sold in the US. They’ll have the opportunity to learn how a manufacturing facility runs while making a meaningful contribution to the plant’s operation by contributing to completion of our engineering department’s 2025 projects and goals. Our co-ops can expect to collaborate with industry professionals, expand their network, and gain essential problem solving and communication skills.
Co-op will run full time, June-December 2025.
The exact duties of the co-op engineer will vary based on past educational and work experience but will include many of the following:
- Create and update SOPs/Work Instructions to document standard processes
- Utilize AutoCad to assist in updating production facility layouts
- Participate in new product launch activities including line setup/startup, troubleshooting, and process development
- Perform time and motion studies using ModApts (Training to be provided)
- Participate in lean and continuous improvement projects while working with multiple departments including production, human resources, and quality
- Assist our safety department in implementing ergonomic improvements to improve safety within plant
- Participate in prototype reviews, providing feedback to product engineers on ways to improve manufacturability.
- Assist in updating PFMEA an control plan documents
- Undergraduate student pursuing BS in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
- Interest in continuous improvement and waste reduction.
- Ability to identify problems and formulate solutions.
- Good communication skills; verbal, written and able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and participate positively within a team environment.
- Proficiencies in: Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Visio
- Reliable transportation to our manufacturing facility in Poynette, WI (about 20 minutes from Sun Prairie, 30 minutes from downtown Madison)
- Authorization to work in United States required.
