Process Engineer Co-Op

Overview

PROCESS ENGINEER CO-OP
SUMMER 2026 (7.5 MONTHS) – SANFORD, NC

Coty is looking for smart leaders who are fast and passionate. Kick off a challenging and rewarding engineering career with Coty! Our Manufacturing Co-Op provides the opportunity to own a project for improving a production loss in the areas of Cost, Quality, Safety, and delivering breakthrough results in your assigned area. The areas include making and chemical processes, warehouse systems and processes, material optimization, high-speed filling technologies and packing technologies.

As a Manufacturing Process Engineer, you will lead continuous improvement activities through detailed data analysis and root cause problem solving tools to achieve a project over a designated period. You will have the opportunity to apply your studies in a Manufacturing environment, gaining practical experience in your field.

• Apply process improvement tools including statistical process control, process mapping, control charts, design of experiments, Lean methodology and process capability studies.
• Analyze critical line data to make recommendations for improvement from trends.
• Develop standards and train line technicians for continuous improvement at the line.
• Develop and document processes (Process Flow Diagrams).
• Interact with New Product Development, Packaging Concept Development, Technical Packaging Development, Engineering, and Manufacturing to ensure effective implementation of new products.
• Work with Supplier Quality Engineers and create a link between operational requirements and material supplier capabilities.
• Drive cost savings through improved productivity, material utilization improvements and by optimizing labor.
• Utilize Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing methodologies to drive improvement in critical KPIs for the manufacturing facility.
• Follow all site GMP policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Working for Coty means our people make us who we are. They are the brightest minds bringing innovative concepts to life. If you’re someone who envisions larger possibilities, accelerates learning, and pushes boundaries – we’d love to hear from you. Coty is committed to an inclusive workplace that values diversity and equity, where your ideas count and you can achieve more than you imagined.

We’d love to see candidates who have:

• Essential: Analytical problem solving and information gathering skills (KPI reporting, gap analysis, Kaizen, Loss Tree, cause-and-effect diagrams, 5-Why analysis, etc.).

Functional / Technical

Skills:

• Working knowledge of statistics – Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Lean tools (poka-yoke / mistake proofing / PFMEA, SMED, Standard Work, value stream mapping, TPM, 5S, continuous flow, visual factory, pull systems / Kanban, etc.).
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Access, drawing software, SAP).

Education Requirements:

• B.S. Degree in an Engineering Discipline with 1-2 years remaining till graduation.

This is a unique role with a genuine opportunity to make an impact. You’ll work in a diverse environment with a team of professionals who are passionate about their work and know how to have fun along the way.

Coty is one of the world’s largest beauty companies with an iconic portfolio of brands across fragrance, color cosmetics, skincare, and body care. We celebrate diversity and cultivate a culture of fearless kindness. Our people are the driving force behind bold ideas and meaningful work. Coty is committed to changing the conversation around Diversity, Equity & Inclusion to create a more open, inclusive, and diverse workplace where all employees can be their authentic selves.

We offer equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Coty complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact cotyj  We strongly believe that cultivating a diverse workplace gives a company strength.

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