Production Development Engineering Intern (Co-op), Winter 2027
Core
Optimizing production processes, reducing bottlenecks, and improving layout efficiency in a used car reconditioning facility.
Role type
Production Development Engineering Intern
Builds
Standardized work procedures, data-driven process improvements, and optimized facility layouts for car reconditioning.
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Operations
Required skills
Time study, process mapping, data analysis (Excel/Sheets), CAD design, root cause analysis, project management, stakeholder communication
Preferred skills
Lean manufacturing, operations research, statistics, Python, SQL, student design team experience
Technologies
SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Fusion 360, Excel, Google Sheets
Responsibilities
Conduct time studies to separate value-added from non-value-added steps, map cycle times to identify bottlenecks, analyze QC failure causes, redesign work areas in CAD, support capital project scoping, present project results to leadership
Seniority
Intern