Industrial Engineering Co-Op 2026

Job description

The objective of the Student Programs at Nexteer Automotive is to select students with high potential and provide them with "real world" work experiences. Work assignments expose students to many of the company’s products, processes, and procedures. Assignments are designed to assimilate acquired classroom education with actual hands-on work experience in a technical environment. In addition, Nexteer Automotive gains the opportunity to find new talent to enhance productivity while providing students exposure to full-time career opportunities. Job Description: This position will allow the student to assist with supporting manufacturing operations by maintaining process documentation and participating in continuous improvement activities. The student would reside and work in Plant 7, where Hydraulic Steering Gears, Pumps, and Steering Columns are produced for original equipment manufacturers. Primary Job Responsibilities: - Assist in developing and maintaining plant floor layouts - Participate in lean manufacturing continuous improvement efforts - Conduct Time Studies - Conduct downtime analysis - Big data analytics and basic statistics - Update work instructions for manufacturing op...