Industrial Engineering Co-op (Summer 2025 - May start)

The Industrial Engineering Co-Op will support the engineering and production teams by focusing on administrative and data management tasks. This role is essential for ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of manufacturing processes through the creation and maintenance of vital documentation and data. 

What to Expect in our Co-op Program: 
Expand your technical and professional skills in a real-world setting. Emerson co-ops are given meaningful work, support, and mentorship from experienced managers and key business leaders. 
 

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Create accurate cycle times/rates for all manufacturing process, from raw part to finished assemblies, for both Elyria and NADS.
• Enter and maintain tooling and gage information within the company database.
• Assist in the creation and continuous maintenance of detailed work instructions 
• Provide cost estimation for new products and processes
• Conduct ergonomic assessments of manufacturing processes and implement improvements to promote workplace safety and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, quality, and engineering, to support data-driven decision-making.
• Ensure that all tasks and documentation comply with industry standards and company policies.
   

  Who You Are:   You are creative and stay aligned with your goals and stay productive. You focus on creating an effective collaborative style. You prepare content for communication that is impactful. You define issues and can map out a process. You dig for root causes of a problem and look for patterns. You convert ideas into actions and produce results with new initiatives. You are open to change and continue to learn and experience new opportunities.     For This Role, You Will Need:

• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Quality Engineering.
• Ability to work 40 hours a week during the scheduled semester
• Legal Authorization to work in the United States – Sponsorship will not be provided for this role
   

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Basic understanding of quality engineering, SPC, and capability analysis.
• Familiarity with gage development and auditing is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Analytical mindset for resolving quality issues.
• High attention to detail for accurate documentation.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and work independently.
   

Our Offer To You:

• Competitive compensation, flexible dress code policy, and paid holidays
• Housing stipends for eligible students and a list of nearby housing options for relocation
• Access to our newly renovated fitness center, workout classes, and wellness program
• Event opportunities through our social and professional development co-op committees
• Our co-ops are a key talent pipeline for full-time employment opportunities after graduation at our many locations.

Benefits
Emerson places a high value on ensuring that employees have a good work-life balance. We provide access to a competitive benefits package, including the following: medical insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401k participation with a competitive immediate match, fitness center, holiday pay, and an online wellness rewards program. Employee resource groups, including a very active Diversity and Inclusion committee, ensure that the Emerson values are incorporated into everyday employee life.

Work Schedule
The typical work schedule is 7:00 am - 3:30 pm (with a 30-minute lunch) to mirror the hours of manufacturing operations but can work with the successful candidate to ensure optimal work-life balance.

Company Overview:   Tradespeople around the world rely on Emerson Professional Tool brands RIDGID and Greenlee to get their jobs done. As signature brands in the Emerson Professional Tools portfolio, RIDGID products are sought-after by plumbing and construction professionals, who rely not only on our tools – but also the outstanding service and support our people provide. Greenlee is a recognized leading manufacturer of high-quality electrical and utility tools that improve safety, ergonomics, and ease of use in the field. As a member of the Professional Tools team, you will help these brands maintain and grow their leadership position in the market, and assure we continue to deliver best-in-class products and technologies that are designed to withstand tough conditions, deliver on innovation and last for generations. Join us and let’s grow together!