Manufacturing Engineer - Co-Op 2026 (Panels)

Plascore is seeking aManufacturing Engineering Co-op to join our Panels team for2026.

Plascore is an established global manufacturer of honeycomb core, composite structures, and cleanrooms. Plascore's light weight, industrial strength, honeycomb technology is utilized for a multitude of applications within the aerospace, automotive, and marine industries. Plascore is an employee driven organization, fueled by professional teams with dedicated years of service to manufacturing.

Job Summary:

Assist engineers in design, cost analysis, daily operations, analyzing the manufacturing process and procedures, recommending solutions and support the engineering staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement design or efficiency improvements on existing equipment.
• Design and perform various experiments on the products and processes to improve quality and consistency of the products.
• Facilitate 5S projects in production
• Contact suppliers regarding availability and technical performance of components and raw materials.
• Work with other engineers in problem solving team and quality related design issues.
• Solid analytical skills.
• Interface and work closely with engineering, operations, and maintenance.
• Involvement with data flow diagrams/technical diagrams.
• Create and/or update drawings in CAD programs.
• Co-ops will work in a manufacturing environment to complete projects designated by the leader.
• Participate in projects.
• Participate in improving our product, processes, equipment, and methods.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment at all times.
• Continually look for ways to improve job efficiency and performance.
• Perform all reasonably related duties as assigned
• Assist in the documentation generation and control of drawings and tooling, manufacturing instruction, preventative maintenance procedure, engineering reports
• Assist in the evaluation of new technology and devising of new machines, methods, and processes to improve profitability, quality, cycle time and safety

Job Qualifications:

• Participate in improving our product, processes, equipment, and methods
• Current student pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering or manufacturing engineering
• Must be able to work well independently and be self-directed
• Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Good math and analytical skills
• Current student pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering or manufacturing engineering
• Must be able to work well independently and be self-directed
• Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Good math and analytical skills
  
  Additional Requirements:

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  Must be eligible to work on programs subject to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations).

  
  

We are an EEO employer dedicated to workforce diversity.