Johnson Welded Products, Inc. · 14 hours ago
Jr. Industrial Engineer Co-op/Internship
Urbana,OH,US
Internship
Onsite
InternJohnson Welded Products, Inc. is seeking a Junior Industrial Engineer (Co-op) to support a comprehensive cycle time, setup time, and rate validation study across their manufacturing operations. This hands-on role involves collecting, analyzing, and validating production data to ensure alignment with actual shop-floor performance.
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Responsibilities
Conduct time studies and work sampling across ~60 manufacturing work centers
Observe and document manual and automated processes, including:
Welding operations
Press operations
Assembly processes
Paint line operations
Measure and document cycle times, labor content, delays, and variability
Analyze and document setup and changeover times for different tank configurations and product variants
Capture variations caused by tooling, fixtures, part mix, and process sequencing
Validate setup procedures with operators and supervisors
Daily monitoring of production rates by work center
Review and analyze operator clock-in / clock-out data
Validate whether the manufacturing system is calculating accurate rates based on actual labor and cycle times
Compare system-reported rates against:
Observed shop-floor performance
Time study results
Identify gaps caused by:
Incorrect clocking practices
System configuration issues
Process variability or downtime
Document discrepancies and support corrective actions
Compile time study and rate monitoring data into standardized reporting formats
Calculate and recommend updated standard cycle times and rates
Track accuracy trends between system data and observed performance
Prepare clear summaries, charts, and findings for Engineering and Operations
Present results and recommendations to Steven and plant leadership
Work closely with Operations, Engineering, and Production Supervisors
Communicate professionally with operators during observations and validations
Ensure consistency and repeatability in time study and monitoring methods
Provide regular progress updates and final project documentation
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in an accredited College or University Engineering program, preferably: Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (manufacturing focus)
Ability to work on-site full-time in a manufacturing environment
Strong analytical and observational skills
Comfortable working on the shop floor and engaging with operators
Proficiency in Excel (data analysis, formulas, basic reporting)
Preferred
Coursework or exposure to: Work measurement and time studies, Labor standards and rate setting, Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement
Previous co-op, internship, or shop-floor experience
Familiarity with ERP or manufacturing execution systems (MES)
Company
Johnson Welded Products, Inc.
Air reservoirs, or air brake tanks, for heavy vehicle air brake systems have been the core products manufactured by JWP since 1970.
Founded in 1970
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-03-05Acquired
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