Engineering Co-op

Overview

Engineering Co-op at Quantic Electronics.

Location:

East Providence, RI. Duration:
January 5th to July 10th. Expected

Hours:

Full-time Monday to Friday. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Process Engineer Co-op will be responsible for will the optimization, design, and improvement of our manufacturing processes. This position offers a unique chance to apply theoretical knowledge in a real-world setting and make meaningful contributions to our company's success.

• Collaborate with the process engineering team to identify opportunities for improving manufacturing processes  efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Assist in gathering data that would be used to characterize and differentiate our products.
• Help design and develop new manufacturing processes or modify existing processes, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Participate in troubleshooting efforts to address operational issues, equipment failures, and deviations from process parameters.
• Prepare technical documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), process flow diagrams, and equipment specifications.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as R&D, quality assurance, and production, to support process-related initiatives and projects.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by implementing lean principles, participating in root cause analysis, and suggesting innovative solutions.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and your colleagues.
• Additional duties as assigned

• Working on or completed a bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment (internships, co-ops, or technical roles acceptable).
• Must be considered a U.S. Person eligible to work in the United States
• Must have reliable transportation and reside within a commutable distance.
• Comfortable working hands-on with machines, tools, and operators.
• Strong problem-solving and mechanical aptitude.
• Willingness to learn and take initiative in a dynamic environment.
• Effective communicator who can work well with production teams.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing or basic quality tools a plus.
• Possess a collaborative team-oriented mindset and personality with a hands-on can-do attitude.
• Able to develop, organize, and communicate clear objectives and metrics.
• Capacity to communicate process updates, issues, etc., effectively with operators and team members.
• A proactive and enterprising thinker able to switch tasks and prioritize projects as needed.
• Attention to detail is critical.
• Ability to make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles, and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
• Excellent planning, time management, and organization skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and Power Point

• General office and manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to hazards associated with manufacturing equipment and tools.
• May require heavy lifting.
• Requires manual dexterity and ability to manipulate small objects.
• Repetitive hand movements for tasks like assembly or packaging.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 30 pounds
• Prolonged standing on hard surfaces during shift
• Walking to various stations or areas of the production floor.
• Sitting, bending, stooping, pushing and pulling motions
• Ability to handle small tools, parts, and machinery with precision.
• Visual acuity for reading measurements, assembly instructions, and monitoring equipment.
• Hearing ability to detect alarms, machinery sounds, or verbal instructions in a noisy environment
• Will be required to wear appropriate PPE as outlined by company safety protocols.

Quantic is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work-related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. We participate in E-Verify. EEO Poster in English and EEO Poster in Spanish are available. U.S. Export Controls considerations apply.