Summer Engineering Program - Manufacturing Immersion Co-Op

IMPLEMENTATION ENGINEERS 

Summer 2026 Manufacturing Immersion Co-Op 

Location: Client Sites (U.S.) 

Duration: June 1st - August 7th, 2026 

Schedule: Full-Time (40 hours/week) 

Compensation: $25/hour + Travel Expenses Reimbursed 

ABOUT IMPLEMENTATION ENGINEERS 

Implementation Engineers (IE) is a manufacturing operational improvement firm focused on execution, not just strategy. 

Our teams work directly on client sites alongside operators, engineers, and leaders to design, implement, and sustain real operational change. Unlike traditional firms, IE leaders are embedded in the work – analyzing problems, building solutions, and executing improvements in live manufacturing environments. 

PROGRAM OVERVIEW 

The Summer 2026 Manufacturing Immersion Co-Op is a 10-week, full-time, paid experience designed for early-career engineers seeking hands-on exposure to manufacturing and operational implementation work through direct participation on active client engagements. 

THIS IS NOT AN OBSERVATIONAL OR SHADOWING PROGRAM. Participants work directly alongside experienced Implementation Engineers leaders, contributing meaningful analysis, documentation, and structured problem-solving support to live project teams. 

The program culminates in a formal end-of-summer report-out, where participants present their learnings, contributions, and insights to IE leadership. High-performing participants may be considered for full-time W-2 employment opportunities with Implementation Engineers following the program. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO 

Participants may support one or more of IE's core practice areas: 

• Maintenance and Reliability 
• Operations 
• Supply Chain 
• Digital Manufacturing 

Responsibilities may include: 

• Participating onsite in manufacturing environments (Monday-Friday) 
• Conducting data analysis, data cleaning, and baseline assessments 
• Documenting current-state processes and workflows 
• Supporting root cause analysis and structured problem-solving initiatives 
• Developing process maps, work instruction assessments, and opportunity backlogs 
• Preparing analyses and insights for project teams

All work is performed under the guidance of experienced project leaders to ensure alignment with client expectations and IE standards. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

This opportunity is intended for: 

• Recent engineering graduates 
• Early-career professionals with limited hands-on exposure to manufacturing implementation work 
• Individuals currently enrolled in a master's or MBA program seeking practical operational improvement work and manufacturing experience. 

Ideal candidates with have an engineering or manufacturing-related background (e.g., Mechanical, Industrial, Process, Chemical, Reliability, Electrical, Software, Data Science, Systems) and demonstrate strong analytical ability, curiosity, and comfort working in fast-paced, onsite manufacturing environments. 

Preferred Experience: 

• Prior engineering internship experience 
• Exposure to manufacturing or plant-floor environments 
• Familiarity with Power BI or similar analytical tools 

Must be authorized to work in the United States. 

Must be able to travel domestically Monday-Friday during the program dates. 

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN 

Direct exposure to live manufacturing environments 

Experience applying structured root cause analysis 

Professional mentorship from experience IE leaders 

Hands-on operational improvement and implementation experience 

Strong consideration for future full-time opportunity 

APPLICATION PROCESS 

Application Deadline: March 20, 2026 

Interviews will be held throughout April.  

Selection and onboarding will occur in May.  

Program begins June 1, 2026.