Job Description

Department: Manufacturing Engineering
Reports to: Manufacturing Engineer
Location: ARC'One - New Westminster, BC
Work Arrangement: In person
Pay Range: $44,700 - $55,100 per annum dependent on year of study and related experience
Duration: Four (4) months, May 4 - August 21, 2026
Hours Per Week: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Your Co-Op Opportunity at ARC'TERYX:
Our proximity to the Design Center and the hands-on craftsmanship mindset makes us a unique and exciting place to work. ARC'One is our laboratory. We experiment, we test, and we produce our new products all under the hustling and bustling production environment. This is where products physically come to life. This is .
As a Co-Op Student with our Manufacturing department, you will be exposed to the garment manufacturing industry, and have the opportunity to learn from the great minds who help us to plan, design and improve manufacturing processes, materials, and workspace layout to ensure timely, efficient, accurate, and cost-effective production with superb quality.
Meet Your Future Team:
You will partner closely with our Quality, Engineering and Production teams to collaborate on Lean initiatives, develop continuous improvement projects and establish measurable KPIs.
If you were a Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op Student now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:

• Assist the Manufacturing Engineer in developing and piloting new equipment or tooling
• Work within our Production lines to identify and resolve bottlenecks
• Identify tooling and jig improvement opportunities and lead these improvements to completion
• Work closely with Engineering, Maintenance and Production teams to transfer knowledge of new tooling, fixtures and equipment to ensure smooth transition of new machinery
• Problem solving and developing corrective action plans for non-conformances
• Collect and analyze data to drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Analyze and plan workflow, space requirements and equipment layout to improve manufacturing processes
• Special projects related to productivity improvements

Here are some of the things you will learn by the end of your Co-Op placement:

• Industrial engineering principles
• Project management and problem-solving methodologies
• How to work collaboratively with various stakeholders in the garment manufacturing industry
• How to lead improvement initiatives from ideation through to implementation

Are you our next Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op Student?

• Enrolled in one of the following programs: Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Process, or Textile Engineering
• Intermediate computer skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• SolidWorks & AutoCAD experience
• Knowledge of 5S and LEAN manufacturing methodologies
• An interest in the garment manufacturing industry would be an asset
• You are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and developing solutions
• You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity
• You effectively balance autonomy and collaboration
• You inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement
• You seek the best (sometimes not the easiest) solutions, with an unwavering commitment to do what is right
• Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it

$44,700 - $55,100 a year
Individual pay is determined by factors such as program of study, year of study, job-related skills, and relevant experience.
Applications for this position will be accepted until February 2 at 9:00am PT.
Equal Opportunity
Arc'teryx is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance.
Creating an inclusive workplace is connected to our core value Do Right while also having the added benefit of helping make our business better. We believe inclusion helps us to create a healthier, happier workplace, drive creativity and innovation, and reflect the communities where we operate.
All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.
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