Quality Engineering Co-Op

SUMMARY

The co‑op student will be working on job assignments related to their functional engineering discipline. These increasingly challenging assignments will provide foremost an effective learning assignment and then a sound intellectual and/or financial return for the PCC organization.

• The student will apply principles learned in school to hands‑on situations, such as quality evaluations and control.
• The student will be responsible for accomplishing performance goals and will receive progressive responsibility in quality engineering throughout his/her co‑op experience.
• The student will have contact with PCC customers and vendors while helping to improve processes.
• Will identify and recommend process improvements for specified projects.
• Student will attend regular departmental meetings.
• Student will attend training sessions, symposiums and other appropriate educational opportunities.
• Will perform or review systems analysis, testing, and documentation for existing processes.
• Will take ownership and responsibility for identified projects.
• Participate on project teams for assigned projects; analyze improvements and new product or applications and develop requirements and specifications with team.
• Work within specifications provided to meet project goals and objectives in a timely and accurate manner.
• Participate with peers, project team members, and other departments on new product development, product line extensions, and product enhancements.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of related engineering discipline functional and technical skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Access.
• Good writing skills and interpersonal skills.

Full‑time student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Materials, Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering.

Must have a minimum grade‑point average of 3.0 or higher.

Student will spend 50%–60% of time in the manufacturing plant and minimal travel may be required.

• Co‑ops will be paid $25 per hour for 40‑hour weeks.
• Given top priority for future co‑op rotations and full‑time positions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.