Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op (June - Dec 2025)

Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op (June - Dec 2025)

About Us:

BW Papersystems, part of the Barry-Wehmiller Group, builds capital equipment that transforms paper into products for consumers - every day, around the world. We offer innovative technologies, service and parts, and years of global experience in corrugating, finishing; slitting and packaging; stationery; bookbinding and security documents. Customers rely on our machines to produce and convert items such as corrugated boxes, folding cartons, passports, notebooks, copy paper, board, and coated and other specialty papers. For more information, visit bwpapersystems.com . Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Job Description:

During your Co-Op term, you will not just be an observer. You will be an active participant in our mission. You will collaborate with our dedicated product teams, gaining onsite and in-office exposure. You will assist teams with standardization, installation, startup, and commissioning processes. At BW Papersystems, we are committed to providing you with the essential experience needed to understand the responsibilities of a Full-Time engineer, and how Industrial Automation is ingeniously applied in the Corrugating and Paper Sheeting industry.

Term: June 2025 - December 2025

Key Co-Op Responsibilities:

• Supporting BW Papersystems Project Teams
• Creating Process & Equipment work instructions with design engineering and operations input.
• Help resolve quality issues within Manufacturing Operations using problem solving techniques.
• Participating in Lean and Optimization initiatives to reduce waste
• Creating fixtures to facilitate an efficient and safe operation
• Collaborating on Manufacturing Engineering Designs if required
• May create visual standard work and process mechanical design using Solid Works
• Perform various other similar or associated duties as assigned or directed.

Work Environment:

• Works under the mentorship of a Manufacturing Engineer but reports to OpEx Leader
• All safety regulations must be observed.
• This position works in an indoor environment including office and operations areas.
• May be exposed to some shop conditions, but not continuously to the extent of being disagreeable.
• This is an onsite job. A regular full-time work week while in the Co-Op role may require extended hours and days needed to meet business needs.

Physical Demands:

• The employee may be required to stand, sit, climb, or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may lift and/or move up to fifty pounds unassisted and greater than fifty pounds with assistance. Mental and visual attention is necessary to perform various duties requiring alertness and activity.

Education / Competency Requirements:

• Working towards a Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or an equivalent technical field
• 2+ years of coursework in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical schooling
• Good Experience with MS Office suite of tools
• Basic understanding of Solid Works and strong computer skills.
• Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills, able to collaborate closely with teams to standardize and document work processes.
• Self-motivated and results-focused problem solver with strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Adaptable and thrives in a metrics-driven, performance-based environment, with the ability to multi-task effectively.

Company: BW Papersystems

At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. This organization uses E-Verify. Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.