Quality Engineering Co-Op - Spring 2027

Job Description

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

• Apply principles learned in school to hands‑on situations, including quality evaluations and control.
• Accomplish performance goals and receive progressive responsibility in quality engineering throughout the co‑op experience.
• Contact PCC customers and vendors while helping to improve processes.
• Identify and recommend process improvements for specified projects.
• Attend regular departmental meetings and training sessions, symposiums, and other educational opportunities.
• Perform or review systems analysis, testing, and documentation for existing processes.
• Take ownership and responsibility for identified projects.
• Participate on project teams for assigned projects; analyze improvements and new product or application requirements and specifications with the team.
• Work within specifications to meet project goals and objectives in a timely and accurate manner.
• Collaborate with peers, project team members, and other departments on new product development, product line extensions, and product enhancements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of a related engineering discipline and functional/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 with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher.

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

• Co‑ops paid $25 per hour for 40 hours a week.
• Given top priority for future co‑op rotations and full‑time positions.