Industrial Engineering Co-Op Intern

Job Description:

ITW Performance Polymers - Industrial Engineering Co-Op Intern

Danvers, MA

Role Overview:

ITW Performance Polymers is seeking an Engineering Co-Op to work with the Engineering team at our Danvers, Massachusetts facility. The Engineering Co-Op will be responsible for designing, implementing, and reviewing the procedures and equipment involved in our manufacturing processes.  In addition, the Co-Op will lead a capstone initiative focused on identifying process improvement opportunities and presenting actionable insights to senior leadership.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience and contribute to impactful projects within a division of a market-leading Fortune 300 organization.

This co-op offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on manufacturing engineering experience and exposure to batch manufacturing processes used in the production of high-performance polymer and adhesive products. The successful candidate will work closely with Production, Quality, and R&D teams, while receiving mentorship from experienced engineers.

Through day-to-day plant support and the independent capstone project, the co-op will develop practical skills in process optimization, troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and project management.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, record, and analyze production data to make recommendations on process setpoint changes
• Optimize batch manufacturing by implementing changes to equipment and material addition targets and tolerances
• Develop and document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for both existing and newly implemented manufacturing processes, with a strong emphasis on safety.
• Lead Management of Change reviews to implement changes within departments including production, logistics, and maintenance
• Support equipment modifications and upgrades to improve performance and reliability.
• Assist in implementation of capital projects by developing RFQ’s, scoping projects and participating in safety reviews and equipment commissioning.
• Performs various other duties as necessary.
• Responsibilities assigned for this position will require up to 50% of the workday spent on the production floor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering or higher.
• Strong mechanical aptitude; desire to work in a “hands-on” environment
• Solid troubleshooting skills and the ability to assess the feasibility of engineering designs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including technical writing.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team setting.