Industrial Engineering CO-OP (Summer 23)

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment and hand tools. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement, and unlimited growth opportunities. Our nearly seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the wellbeing of our communities. How will you power what’s possible?

Job Description

Summary

The Industrial Engineering Co-Op will provide engineering support for the Corporate Industrial Engineering team. They will interact with wire and cable manufacturing plants to drive continuous improvement.

Description of Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and/or audit method standards for production activities
• Perform time study observations to establish and/or validate production standards
• Capital project requests, justifications & capital expenditure reporting
• Sales & Production data reporting
• Maintain accurate and current training documentation for SOPs and new employee onboarding
• Work with a variety of systems including but not limited to SAP, CableBuilder, Advaris, and JIRA

Eligibility Requirements

• Willingness and ability to commit to a minimum of 3 rotations
• Ability to work 40-hour work weeks during rotation
• Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering
• Minimum GPA 2.5
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong data analysis skills

Benefits

• Academic Credit (if applicable)
• Fitness
• Subsidized Housing
• Student Resources/Orientation
• Networking Opportunities
• Professional Experience

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.