Manufacturing Operations Co-Op

PURPOSE:

Looking for 3-6 month duration Co-Op at our Groton CT location.

The Operations Co-Op will work on assignments related to aerospace manufacturing operations production support continuous improvement and plant initiatives. These increasingly challenging assignments will provide foremost an effective learning experience and then a sound operational and/or financial return for the PCC organization.

The student will gain hands-on exposure to plant operations cross-functional collaboration manufacturing processes and operational problem-solving while supporting the Operations and Plant Leadership teams.

• Collect compile and analyze operational and production data including throughput downtime labor utilization scrap schedule adherence and workflow efficiency.
• Support plant operations initiatives including continuous improvement projects production tracking and operational reporting.
• Observe and document manufacturing and operational processes to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with development and maintenance of operational procedures standardized work instructions and process documentation.
• Support production planning workflow coordination and plant performance initiatives.
• Participate in root cause analysis activities related to production inefficiencies delays or operational challenges.
• Assist with implementation and tracking of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with Operations Engineering Quality and Production teams on cross-functional projects.
• Support plant manager and operations leadership with special projects and operational priorities.
• Prepare spreadsheets charts graphs presentations and reports to support operational analysis and decision-making.
• Participate in departmental meetings and operational reviews.
• Take ownership and responsibility for assigned operational projects and tasks.
• Work within specifications provided to meet project goals and objectives in a timely and accurate manner.
• Participate on project teams for assigned projects; analyze operational improvements and process enhancements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Reports to Plant Manager Operations Manager or designated Operations Leadership representative.

• Computer skills must include Word Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and interact with multiple departments.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• • Actively enrolled as a student pursuing a Bachelors or Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering Operations Management Industrial Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Business Management Supply Chain or related field.
  • Must have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 or higher.