Prototype Engineering Co-op
Listed on 2026-08-24
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists
Prototype Engineering Co-op 2026
This position is for on-site engineering support for a team that manages pre-production manufacturing of steering systems for future vehicle launches. This position allows for a mix of hands on and office work. You will be exposed to product design, development, manufacturing, and assembly in a low volume, production like atmosphere. You will assist with collecting and analyzing test data with guidance from our engineering team to assist with product development & problem solving in a technical capacity.
This position offers flexible work scheduling to accommodate school requirements.
Primary
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist the engineering team with reviewing technical drawings to ensure all prototype materials are ordered correctly.
- Collect and summarize prototype test data.
- Support prototype builds and provide input for specifications and troubleshooting when issues occur.
- Support supplier technical reviews to ensure quality parts are purchased.
- Assist manufacturing team with process development and tooling procurement.
Requirements:
- Candidate must be attending a 2 year college or 4 year university local to Saginaw.
- Candidate must be able to work onsite, in Saginaw, MI.
- Candidate must be pursuing a degree in Engineering.
- Modeling and 3D printing experience preferred.
- Candidate must be able to work onsite, 20-32 hours during Fall and Winter semesters Up to 40 in the summer.
- Must have cumulative 2.7 GPA on 4.0 scale.
- Must be a full-time student (12 or more credits) during Fall and Winter semesters.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Problem definition and solving experience.
- Good organization, documentation, and communication abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and with others.
- Strong work ethic, integrity and accountability.
- Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to look at computer screen/monitor for extended periods of time.
- Candidate must have a valid driver's license with a good driving record.
- This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization.
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