Manufacturing Engineer - Co-Op

Koch Business Solutions, LP
life insurance, parental leave
United States, Pennsylvania, Bradford
1 Owens Way (Show on map)
Nov 21, 2025
Your Job As a Manufacturing Engineer Co-op at AirBorn LLC, a Molex Company, you will have the opportunity to apply your engineering knowledge to real-world manufacturing challenges. You will work cross-functionally to optimize processes, improve product quality, and drive innovation within our manufacturing operations, gaining hands-on experience that will prepare you for a future engineering career. Our Team You will be part of the Manufacturing Engineering team within Koch Inc.'s Operations Division. This team focuses on designing, implementing, and continuously improving manufacturing processes to support efficient, safe, and sustainable production. What You Will Do Collaborate with engineers and production staff to analyze and improve manufacturing processes Assist in the development and implementation of process improvements to enhance quality and efficiency Support root cause analysis and problem-solving efforts for production issues Help design and test new manufacturing tools, fixtures, and equipment Collect, analyze, and report data to inform engineering decisions and process optimization Participate in continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean and Six Sigma projects Contribute to documentation including work instructions, process flows, and safety protocols Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) Excellent communication and teamwork abilities Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment What Will Put You Ahead Experience with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles Previous internship or co-op experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment Knowledge of manufacturing equipment and automation technologies Ability to work with data analysis tools (e.g., Minitab, MATLAB, or similar) At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here. Who We Are As a leader in aerospace and defense electronics, AirBorn, a Molex company, is a leader committed to engineering and manufacturing excellence. With a legacy of over six decades, we take pride in our team of passionate and skilled professionals who play a pivotal role in developing and manufacturing mission-critical products. Our cutting-edge solutions are not only found on Mars, in fighter jets, submarines, and in the far reaches of space. We understand the mission critical environments in which our products operate, and our commitment to excellence drives us to ensure their unwavering reliability. Whether you are a seasoned industry expert or have fresh talent seeking to soar in your career, we invite you to embark on a journey of creativity, growth, and achievement with us. Discover how your talents can take flight and make an impactful contribution to our mission-critical endeavors at AirBorn! At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).