Engineer Co-Op

Job Description

Position Title: Engineering Intern

Mission: Gain hands-on experience in process engineering by supporting machining and assembly operations, while contributing to productivity, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with improving current manufacturing processes to enhance productivity, quality, and safety while supporting customer needs.
Document process improvements, communicate updates, and support training initiatives.
Analyze best practices, participate in problem-solving activities, and help develop optimized manufacturing processes to achieve plant goals.
Contribute to process control systems, project documentation, standard work instructions, and equipment/tooling initiatives.
Partner with the process engineering team on productivity improvement projects and special assignments.
Support engineering change processes including quoting, implementation, launch, and shop-floor support.
Collaborate with engineering and quality teams on customer corrective actions.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to meet department needs.

Academic & Experience Requirements

Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s program in Industrial, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Manufacturing Engineering.
Must be in junior year or earlier with at least one year remaining before graduation. Students must be able to commit to a long-term internship (minimum 12 months)
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Familiarity with AutoCAD, PFMEA, Lean Manufacturing principles, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Working Hours

Preferred hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM (Flexible to align with student schedules)
Minimum 25 hours/week, up to 40 hours/week.

Job Info

Job Schedule: Full time
Locations 301 Bill Bryan Boulevard, HOPKINSVILLE, KENTUCKY, 42240, US

About Metalsa: We are a global Mexican company with more than 60 years of experience in the automotive industry, we manufacture safe and sustainable products for people around the world, seeking to minimize the environmental impact through innovation in our processes and products. For more information visit www.metalsa.com

EEOC Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Metalsa is a private company and a subsidiary of Proeza Group. We manufacture tier-1 structural components for the light and commercial vehicle markets. We are constantly growing and innovating, and our state-of-the-art technology keeps our products at the forefront. Our portfolio includes structural components for light trucks, chassis frames, side rails, and cross members of heavy trucks and buses. Our collaborators are the company's engine, and everyone works together to achieve our vision; “Together, we build the future of lightweight vehicle structures through innovation-driven solutions.” We hold in high regard the individuality, authenticity, and contributions of all our employees, irrespective of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic safeguarded by applicable law. Our culture is a strong asset because it fosters collaboration and communication to support efficient decision-making processes. We continually strive to eliminate barriers to collaboration and seek human development and the well-being of our communities. We create a multicultural team of more than 11,000 employees around the world, giving Metalsa the opportunity to offer solutions to the customer with a strategically global perspective.

Engineer Co-Op

Engineer Co-Op

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