Co-Op Technical, Manufacturing

Co-Op Technical, Manufacturing Battle Creek, MI, United States Job Description Total Industrial Engineer (Co-op / Intern) DENSO Manufacturing is seeking curious, motivated, and adaptable students who are excited to learn and grow in a hands-on engineering environment in Battle Creek, MI. If you’re passionate about solving problems, improving systems, and working collaboratively, we encourage you to apply—regardless of your prior industry experience. Minimum Qualifications Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial Engineering or a related field preferred) Eagerness to learn and contribute in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment What You’ll Bring (or Be Excited to Develop) We value potential and a willingness to grow. You don’t need to know everything—we’ll support your learning. Ideal candidates will demonstrate: A proactive mindset and enthusiasm for continuous improvement Flexibility to adapt as priorities shift and projects evolve Strong communication and collaboration skills Curiosity and analytical thinking to explore and understand systems Organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and timelines Comfort with basic tools like Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); familiarity with AutoCAD or Visio is a plus, but not required Openness to feedback and a desire to develop professionally What You’ll Do As a Co-op/Intern, you’ll be an integral part of our engineering team, supporting real-world projects that drive efficiency and innovation. You’ll have the opportunity to: Participate in continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Just-In-Time (JIT) principles Assist in designing tools, jigs, and layouts to enhance production processes Support data collection and analysis to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams on projects like new product introductions, capacity planning, and process optimization Learn how to apply Standardized Work and other TPS (Toyota Production System) concepts in a manufacturing environment Contribute to a culture of learning, experimentation, and shared success Why Join Us? This is more than a co-op—it’s a chance to: Gain hands-on experience in a supportive, mentorship-driven environment Build foundational skills that will serve you throughout your career Be part of a team that values your perspective and encourages innovation Explore what it means to lead through influence and collaboration Reasonable Accommodation Notice Disabilities Act (ADA), the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), and any other applicable federal, state, or local law, it is the policy of DENSO to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for DENSO. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact TAApplicationSupport@na.denso.com. Equal Employer Opportunity DENSO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Job Info Job Identification 21165 Job Category Engineering Posting Date 22/09/2025, 22:36 Degree Level One Year College Job Schedule Part time Locations DMMI Battle Creek