Co-op: Manufacturing Engineer (Spring 2027)

What you will do

As a Manufacturing Engineering Co-op in our Body in White operations in Kings Mountain, NC, you will help improve process stability, efficiency, quality, and safety in a fast-paced production environment. From day one, you will contribute to real projects focused on process optimization, tooling improvement, digitalization, and continuous improvement.You will:

• Conduct time studies and analyze production data to identify improvement opportunities
• Support process restoration and standardization to improve flow, cycle times, and operational stability
• Assist with fixture and tooling evaluation for BIW assembly equipment
• Help implement digital tools and visual management solutions that improve problem-solving and decision-making
• Participate in kaizen workshops and continuous improvement initiatives
• Work closely with manufacturing engineers and production teams to deliver practical, measurable results

Your future team

You will be part of a hands-on manufacturing engineering team committed to improving Body in White operations as production volumes grow. We are redesigning processes, tools, and fixtures while strengthening standards and documentation for long-term success. We are a collaborative, action-oriented team that enjoys solving real problems, learning on the shop floor, and turning ideas into improvements that matter.

Who are you?

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring:

Essential requirements

• Currently pursuing a B.S. degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related Engineering
• Co-ops are not enrolled in academic courses during their co-op rotation and may work up to 40 hours per week
• Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Interest in manufacturing, continuous improvement, and process optimization
• Ability to work hands-on in a production environment
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to learning
• Good communication and teamwork skills

Nice to have

• Exposure to lean manufacturing, time studies, or industrial engineering methods
• Experience with Office 365, Power BI, or Power Automate,AI tools
• Interest in data-driven problem-solving and manufacturing digitalization
• Previous academic or internship experience in automotive or manufacturing

What’s in it for you?

• Meaningful, hands-on engineering experience in a real manufacturing environment
• Opportunities to contribute to projects that improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost
• A supportive team environment with strong collaboration and practical learning
• Exposure to lean manufacturing, tooling, digitalization, and cross-functional teamwork
• A strong foundation for future career growth in manufacturing and engineering

Ready for the next move?

Are you excited to bring your skills and disruptive ideas to the table? We can’t wait to hear from you. Apply today!