Engineering Co-Op Job

Position: New Products Engineer Co-op / Intern

Status: Full-time (Seasonal)

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Hourly/Salary: Hourly

Reports to: Engineering Manager

Position Purpose

Assists NP Engineering Team in new processes and product development for fabrication, machining, and/or the assembly of suspension components/systems for the facility as a student Co-op/Intern for the purpose of exposure and learning in association with the requirements of an accredited engineering degree program.

Essential Functions:

· Assist in the develop, implement, and maintain effective, robust, ergonomic, and safe
new product processes.

· Assist & learn to develop continuous improvement initiatives to reduce variable and fixed new product cost.

· Work directly with New Product Development on design for manufacturability for future products.

· Participate on Simultaneous Product Process Development (SPPD) Teams as required.

· Support TS16949 certification initiatives.

· Become familiar with A.P.Q.P. process associated with launching new products.

· Assist engineering team in supporting customers with resolutions to concerns and enhancements for new product applications.

· Work with engineering team to define product and process improvements for potential cost savings.

· Work with New Product Engineering, Quality Department and Production Department to aid in New Product manufacturing issues.

· All other duties as assigned.

Education and Training

· Actively enrolled in an Engineering degree program in pursuit of an engineering related degree (Sophomore or above).

· Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)

· Drafting Software Knowledge (preferred).

Minimum Qualifications

· Currently enrolled in an Engineering degree program in pursuit of degree.

· Fabrication experience preferred.

· Welding experience preferred.

· Good Communication Skills

· Hands-on, systematic individual

· Mechanical aptitude, strong analytical and problem-solving skills

· Results oriented with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

· Professionalism and integrity to communicate and work with employees at all levels of the organization.