Quality Engineer CO-OP - Columbia, MO

Working at Watlow

Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for nearly a century. Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility.

The Quality Engineering Co-op offers a 6-8 month immersive experience for students seeking more than a typical internship. This program allows participants to step away from their academic studies and engage in real-world engineering challenges directly tied to the company's strategic objectives.

Located at Watlow's manufacturing center of excellence (MCOE) in Columbia, Missouri co-op participants will work on impactful projects in quality management system process standardization, automated inspection and testing equipment selection and implementation, new quality systems and tools implementation, and product failure analysis and corrective action. They will have the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to real-world manufacturing projects while collaborating closely with mentors and experienced engineers.

Co-ops will learn how to:

• Perform Failure Analysis of Sensors and Heaters
• Learn the Eight Disciplines (8D) Problem Solving Method for Corrective Actions
• Complete Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Control Plans, and implement Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Perform Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility studies.
• Develop and implement Elimination, Prevention and Detection Type Error Proofing Solutions
• Program, use, and implement automated testing and inspection equipment.
• Collaborate across multiple functions to create and implement standard quality management system processes.
• Use Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Business Systems.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited university pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical, industrial, manufacturing, process engineering, or a similar field.
• Available to take a semester off from school to work at a Watlow facility.
• Ability to start June 2025

Additional Co-op Perks:

• Housing stipend or corporate housing available for those not local to the area.
• Comprehensive onboarding and immersion plan.
• Mentorship program and networking opportunities.
• Opportunity to participate in and support local STEM and charitable initiatives.

The Watlow co-op program offers students a chance to be part of a team working on projects that matter. It provides valuable experience beyond the classroom, allowing participants to build their engineering careers in a meaningful way.

Diversity & Inclusion

We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member's individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Please let us know confidentially if you need or require any special accommodations to participate in our recruiting process by emailing us at accommodations@Watlow.com.