Custom Design Co-Op (Fall 2025) (Manufacturing)

Areas of Learning/Responsibilities

• Lead and manage assigned project/projects
• Provide design samples to meet the needs and wants of our customers and sales team on a timely basis
• Provide cost effective and manufacturable designs from concept to production
• Provide technical skill, knowledge and judgment to ensure designs meets our customer's specific needs
• Ensure the quality of design prior to manufacturing by fabricating a prototype for customer approval
• Suggest ways to address issues discovered during assembly and overall manufacturing.
• Demonstrate commitment to safety and performs job duties in accordance with company safety policies and procedures
• Seeks assistance or guidance from design team members or manager when necessary

Qualifications

• Junior or Senior pursuing a Technical or Bachelor's degree in Plastic Engineering Technology, Packaging Engineering or other related degree
• General knowledge of plastic processing, mechanical engineering, and packaging engineering
• Ability to interpret blueprints
• Demonstrated ability to use a computer and Design software programs (AutoCAD/Solidworks)
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Knowledge of automotive/vehicle products
• Ability to work both independently and in a team setting in a fast paced, high volume environment
• Ability to travel to manufacturing plants
• Accuracy and attention to detail