Manufacturing Engineer Co-Op

Co-Op Term duration:
January 2026 - August 2026, or May 2026 - December 2026

APTAR --- WHO ARE WE?

At Aptar, we use insights, design, engineering and science to create innovative packaging technologies that build brand value for our customers, and in turn, make a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health and homes of people around the world.

Every day, Aptar creates "a-ha moments" for its customers and their consumers by continually bringing innovations to market that convert non-dispensing packaging into breakthrough product-dispensing systems, including those that give people more effective ways to put on their favorite fragrance, kids the opportunity to pour ketchup without making a mess, as well as development of medical devices which aid the consumer in dispensing of medicine.

We have manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, Asia and South America and over 13,000 dedicated employees in 18 different countries.

JOB ELEMENTS & POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide support to the manufacturing team
• Aid with implementing and integrating new technology in the plant
• Participate in Aptar's continuous improvement process by using problem solving techniques
• Perform root cause analysis to aid in solving problems in the manufacturing process
• Lead projects to improve manufacturing processes throughout the plant
• Help with maintaining an up-to-date plant layout for future planning
• Implement changes to machines in order to provide continuous improvement

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Sophomore, Junior, or Senior pursuing a mechanical or industrial engineering degree
• Quick learner and able to operate in a fast-paced work environment
• Self-motivated and confident, with the ability to take initiative
• Ability to work effectively on teams and independently
• Experience with or willingness to learn AutoCAD
• Excellent organizational and time management skills and the ability to manage many work streams simultaneously
• Strong experience with computers (especially MS Word, Excel, Project & Power Point )
• Strong communication skills

LOCATION:The student must be able to commute to our site in Mukwonago, WI.

HOURS:This is a Monday - Friday schedule, working approximately 40 hours per week.