Porex is on a mission to make the world safer, healthier, and more productive.  Porex is an established global leader in one-of-a-kind solutions for the healthcare, consumer, and industrial markets. Our mission is to make the world Safer, Healthier, and More Productive. We have a unique ‘non-corporate’ culture that values a Bias for Action, Trust, and an Entrepreneurial mindset. At Porex we run towards problems and opportunities to drive business results. If this sounds like a company that shares your values, then we may have an opportunity for you.  

Porex is part of Filtration Group. Filtration Group is a global market-leading provider of filtration consumables that drives innovation and delivers solutions across a broad spectrum of applications and end-markets, with a focus on life sciences, indoor air quality and industrial technologies.   

Porex is looking for a Manufacturing Engineering Co-op based in Fairburn, GA.        The ideal candidate will be a creative problem solver with an intellectual curiosity coupled with a strong desire for on-going learning and development.

Job functions include, but are not limited to:

• Learn to identify, communicate, and mitigate safety risks in a manufacturing environment
• Design new fixtures, parts, and tooling via SolidWorks CAD software for 3D printing and other fabrication processes
• Develop products through hands-on optimization of machines, methods, and materials
• Improve form, fit, and function of prototypes through iterative customer feedback loop
• Characterize physical, chemical, and functional properties of prototypes to meet customer expectations utilizing test equipment according to instructions and testing objectives
• Calculate descriptive and analytical statistics, compiling summary of testing results, and utilizing analytical skills based on test data
• Create reports, presentations, and customer technical documentation
• Manage your own personal schedule to handle various projects and responsibilities
• Maintain a healthy curiosity to support independent learning and sharing of ideas
• Grow into a key member of our dynamic team that supports and challenges one another

Preferred fields of study: 

Undergraduate program specializing in  Mechanical, Chemical, Materials Science, Polymer Fiber, Industrial Systems Engineering 

While Porex encourages all who are interested to apply, it must be noted that the company does not provide lodging.