Process Engineering Co-Op

Job Title: Process Engineering Co-Op

Manager Title Director, Technical Services

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Seasonal

FECON, LLC is a vegetation management equipment manufacturer located in Lebanon, Ohio near Kings Island Amusement Park. FECON is known for having very high-quality products and a team culture – and we are growing! We design, build, test, sell and service our equipment consisting of products such as our well-known “Bull Hog” mulchers, the Stump Ex, our high-quality FTX tractors of varying horsepower, as well as many other attachments. We offer competitive wages, full health care benefits and a continuous learning culture for those who want to grow with the company.

Job Summary:

The Process Engineer Co-op will support company manufacturing operations on process improvement, material flow, visual management, and other projects to improve capacity and productivity. This person will interact with production personnel on the manufacturing floor to discuss project specifications and product adjustments. The individual will be exposed to manufacturing, logistics and lean management systems and how they interact with the overall operation of the business. The position is intended to be a co-operative learning experience, alternating semesters of work with school.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assists in shop floor improvements.

• Supports implementation of manufacturing improvement projects.

• Owns specific improvement projects in 5S, process improvement, factory flow, etc.

• Works with manufacturing team to create and implement fixtures and other shop floor aids.

• Performs time studies and assist in management of time standards.

• Problem solves issues on floor and in office processes using PDCA (plan, do, check, act) cycle.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong ability to multi-task with assignments from operations management and a desire for a hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Basic competency with manufacturing processes and MS Office suite (Outlook, Excel).

• Preferred experience or interest in lean manufacturing, industrial engineering, and/or continuous improvement.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Management, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or other related program.

Physical Requirements:

• Communicates orally and in writing; and hears at a conversational level.

• Required to sit, use fingers to grip with pressure, twist or bend the wrists, and keep wrists in prolonged positions of flexion or extension.

• Frequently works around moving vehicles and wears safety glasses.

• Occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, climb ladders of up to 3 ft. in height, reach, twist while rotating the torso, lift up to 35lbs., use hands to grip with pressure, keep feet in prolonged positions of flexion or extension. Must be able to traverse the production facility.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be added at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled