Co-op Manufacturing Engineering – Machining

Cool Gear International; Richmond; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Statutory Holidays

Free on-site parking

Company events

Job summary

Dometic Marine is seeking a Co-op Manufacturing Engineering – Machining student to join the Manufacturing Engineering Group (MEG) in Vancouver, BC. You will design fixtures, operate 3D printers, and support machining process improvements in a large in‑house shop environment.

You must be enrolled in an accredited engineering program with strong problem‑solving, English communication skills, and experience with CAD tools (Creo, SolidWorks, CATIA). On-site role offering parking and company events.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited engineering program.
• Strong problem solving and decision‑making abilities.
• Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written).
• Experience with 2D drafting software is a plus.
• Hands‑on mechanical aptitude and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Design/improve fixtures and equipment for machining processes.
• Operate 3D printers and develop prototypes.
• Perform root cause investigations for production scrap.
• Assist diagnosis of equipment failures and repair.
• Update factory layouts and assist CNC relocation projects.
• Interact with suppliers/subcontractors for custom components.

Skills

3D CAD modelling

Creo (Pro/E)

Python

MS Office

AutoCAD/Draftsight

CMM/measurement

Education

Engineering student enrolled in accredited program

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

Inventor

Job description

Co-op Manufacturing Engineering – Machining

Job Category: Product Design/Development

Requisition Number: COOPM003795

• Posted : September 18, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

• Pay or shift range: $23.50 CAD to $27.50 CAD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Our Marine organization is a trusted provider of innovative solutions for the worldwide boating and boat building industry, and we recently expanded our scope to lead the boating industry into an electrified future. Dometic has won numerous NMMA Innovation Awards over the years, and we are always striving for new ways to make boating easier, safer, and more enjoyable.

We are on a journey of continuous growth – now looking for our next star – a passionate Co-op Manufacturing Engineering – Machining. This position reports to Manufacturing Engineer - Machining and will work in Vancouver, B.C.

**Please note that this position is open to current students enrolled in a Canadian accredited university and co-op program.**

Dometic Marine’s headquarters are in Vancouver, British Columbia in Canada. The facility develops and manufactures hydraulic, electronic, and combustion-based products.

As Co-op Manufacturing Engineering – Machiningon the Vancouver team, you will be involved in a wide variety of tasks supporting administrative, engineering, and technical staff throughout the facility.

General Responsibilities

• Design and/or improve work holding fixtures and custom equipment for machining processes and in-process inspection.
• Operate 3D printers (Bambu Lab H2D) and develop prototypes and finished products using FDM additive manufacturing.
• Perform root cause investigations for production scrap.
• Assist diagnosis of equipment failures and subsequent repair.
• Perform time studies and identify opportunities to improve machining processes.
• Work with collaborative robots (cobots) to automate tasks in production machining cells.
• Research new manufacturing methods and develop recommendations for improvements.
• Create work standard documents for production machining procedures.
• Assist in programming a factory-wide SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) production management system.
• Update and improve factory layouts, including planning and implementation of CNC machine relocation or new installation projects.
• Represent Dometic while interacting with suppliers and subcontractors to have custom components manufactured.

Dometic performs significant in-house manufacturing of components and assemblies. Machining Engineering Group (MEG) is focused on supporting, maintaining and developing processes for 50+ CNC mills, lathes and grinders. We advise other departments on design for manufacture, then implement the most efficient, cost effective process for machining new components. We still do some design, fabrication and testing of fixturing, production improvements, etc. but not the product itself. A co-op term in MEG offers wide exposure to the entire manufacturing process from raw material to finished components, and a variety of ever-changing tasks; in a factory this big, every day supporting production is different!

What do we offer?

You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast paced and global environment with great opportunities to grow, evolve with the company and take on new challenges.

• Statutory Holidays
• Free on-site parking
• Company events
• Opportunities to make an impact

Skills & Requirements

• Must be enrolled in an Engineering program at an accredited university
• Solid problem solving and decision-making abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Well-developed organizational skills with the ability to manage a variety of tasks
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling software: Creo (Pro/E) preferred, Solidworks, CATIA, Inventor or equivalents also valued.
• Proficiency with MS Office programs including: Word, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint.
• Experience writing code, Python preferred, other programming languages also valued.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Hands-on skills and mechanical aptitude

To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics:

• Experience with 2D drafting software (AutoCAD, Draftsight).
• Basic knowledge of metal machining theory.
• Prior exposure to precision machining methods and controls, including milling, turning, forming, grinding, heat treating, and machine tool chatter avoidance.
• Prior exposure to precision part measurement with CMM, vision, part contouring, and surface finish measurement systems.
• Operate 3D printers (Bambu Lab H2D) and develop prototypes and finished products using FDM additive manufacturing.

Dometic’s Core Values

To thrive and succeed in this role, you understand the importance of our core values – Together We build our future, We play to win, We embrace change and We walk the talk; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things.

Are you our next star? Then we would love to see your application.

Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!

Dometic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Dometic evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Salary range: $23.50 - $27.50 CAD per hour