Guardian Kettering Engineering Co-Op

What You Will Do

• As an Engineering Co-Op, you will:
• Engineering & Manufacturing
• Support engineering teams in identifying opportunities to improve safety, reliability, quality, and operational performance.
• Participate in capital project planning, execution, and commissioning activities.
• Assist with equipment upgrades, automation initiatives, and manufacturing process improvements.
• Collaborate with facility engineers, project managers, and operations teams to solve technical challenges.
• Analyze engineering, project, and operational data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and visualizations using modern digital tools.
• Support engineering data governance, document management, and information systems initiatives.
• Assist with implementation and adoption of engineering technology platforms.
• Project Management & Business Skills
• Contribute to project scheduling, budgeting, risk identification, and project documentation.
• Engage with cross-functional teams to understand business objectives and operational priorities.
• Present findings and recommendations to engineering and business leaders.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that create measurable business value.
• Innovation & Value Creation
• Leverage emerging technologies, automation tools, AI-enabled workflows, and data analytics to improve engineering effectiveness.
• Challenge existing processes and identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and improve business outcomes.
• Apply Principle Based Management® concepts to decision-making and problem-solving.
• Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in:
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Data Analytics
• Engineering Technology
• Related technical discipline
• Able to work full-time during designated Co-Op rotations.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without Visa Sponsorship needs (current or future)
• What Will Put You Ahead
• Previous internship, manufacturing, laboratory, or project experience.
• Exposure to data analytics, programming, or engineering software.
• Experience using tools such as:
• Power BI
• Excel
• SQL
• Python
• Autodesk Construction Cloud
• Autodesk Forma
• AutoCAD
• Revit
• Procore
• SharePoint
• What You Will GainExposure to world-class glass manufacturing and engineering operations.Experience working on real business challenges with measurable impact.
• Hands-on involvement in major capital and facility improvement projects.
• Development of technical, business, and leadership skills.
• Coaching and mentorship from experienced engineers and business leaders.
• Understanding of Principle Based Management® and value creation.
• Opportunities to build professional networks across Guardian and Koch companies.
• At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.Why Guardian Glass
• Guardian Glass is one of the world's largest manufacturers of float, coated, and fabricated glass products. Our team combines engineering excellence, innovative technology, and entrepreneurial thinking to create solutions that improve buildings, vehicles, and everyday life.
• At Guardian, we empower employees to challenge the status quo, develop their capabilities, and create long term value for customers, communities, and the company.Hiring Philosophy