Engineering Co-op

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.