Manufacturing Engineer Co-Op

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer Co-Op Location: Collierville, TN About the Company: IPS Corporation is a global, market-leading provider of Water and Flow Management Solutions and Specialty Adhesives Solutions for applications where failure is not an option. Founded in 1954 in Los Angeles, CA, IPS began by producing clear cements for laminating acrylic sheet for aircraft canopies.

We were first to produce reliable cement for use with PVC, CPVC, and ABS pipe and fittings, and first to introduce plastic recessed washing machine and ice maker outlet boxes. Since then, we have expanded our offering to more than 10,000+ products and solutions across multiple fast-growth industries such as residential and commercial construction, irrigation, pool & spa, marine or industrial manufacturing.

Today our industry leading products are proudly manufactured at facilities throughout the world and available through a nationwide network of customer-focused distributors. We offer premium brands, world-class customer service, seamless processes, and a global supply chain. IPS, through its three operating companies, operates 13 manufacturing plants in the US, Europe and China supporting sales to over 85 countries.

IPS Corporation is a portfolio company that is part of Centerbridge Partners. Centerbridge Partners, L.P. is a private investment management firm employing a flexible approach across investment disciplines — private equity, private credit and real estate — in an effort to develop the most attractive opportunities for its investors.

The Firm was founded in 2005 and has approximately $36 billion in capital under management with offices in New York and London. Centerbridge is dedicated to partnering with world-class management teams across targeted industry sectors and geographies. For more information, please visit www.centerbridge.com. About the position: At IPS, internships and co-ops play a key role in developing the next generation of engineers.

Our program is designed to give students practical, hands-on experience in product development within a manufacturing environment. This rotation will focus on developing effective work instructions for our production team. During their time with IPS, students will own at least one end‑to‑end project while collaborating closely with experienced engineers who provide guidance, support, and professional mentorship.

You can expect to gain the following: How to operate within an engineering ecosystem. Exposure to manufacturing and assembly processes. Appreciation for the importance of data integrity and clear communication. Understanding collaboration with cross functional team members.

Qualifications

Must be a student currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Intermediate or Advance level proficiency in Excel. Must be able to report to the IPS facility in Collierville, TN. Strong analytical, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. Must be detail-oriented and able to adhere to project timelines.

Excellent written or oral communication skills. High degree of interpersonal skills. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must frequently lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds.