What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Co-op position at Ferco Aerospace Group?
Do you want to supplement your education with actual hands-on experience in a real Engineering department where you will face new challenges every day? Is your desire to be part of an aerospace business that continues to grow with a history of significant investment into the business and desires to remain an industry leader? L&E has an opportunity for such an individual to engage in a dynamic environment in the position of Manufacturing Engineering Co-op for 2026.
Every day offers new, exciting challenges. Engineering Co-ops monitor and refine processes in a manufacturing business to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and customer satisfaction metrics as well as be part of a team on many projects. The individuals chosen for this opportunity must be self-motivated, very detailed, a team player and capable of working on several projects simultaneously.
The ideal candidate for this position would be able to do the following and possess the following:
- Develops, implements, and improves manufacturing and industrial processes to effect maximum product throughput and optimum resource efficiency.
- Sets work standards, workflows, and defines resource requirements for assigned projects.
- Apply and champion ‘Lean Manufacturing’ methodologies in all areas of the manufacturing cycle.
- Support Quality Clinic – implement process improvements, root cause analysis on errors with parts, etc.
- Works closely with other engineers and other functional departments for assigned projects.
- Completes any other projects or tasks as assigned by the leadership team.
- Current enrollment in an Undergrad Engineering program with a local College/University
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office
Other Skills and Requirements:
- Strong, clear oral and written communication skills
- Ability to read blueprints
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Strong organizational skills.
Position Demands
- Able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
- Able to bend, twist, turn, carry, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, stand, etc
- Able to successfully pass vision screens
- Extended hours required during peak workloads or special projects.
Eligibility Requirements:
- This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. L&E Engineering will require proof of status prior to employment. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.