Engineering - Co-op Student - Advance Molding Solution

Sterling Industries; Barrie; On-site; CAD 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Sterling Industries in Barrie, ON is seeking an Engineering Co-op Student – Advanced Molding Solutions. You will support injection molding engineering, tooling, and process optimization under the Manager AMS, gaining hands-on exposure to DFM/DFA reviews, molding trials, data analysis, and documentation in a regulated environment.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechatronics program, with interest in molding and tooling, strong communication skills, and the

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechatronics, or related discipline.
• Interest in injection molding, tooling, and manufacturing engineering.
• Hands-on and self-motivated with problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
• Experience with Excel and data analysis is a plus.
• Exposure to regulated manufacturing environments is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist injection molding, tooling, and process development tasks for AMS projects.
• Support DFM/DFA reviews of molded components and tooling concepts.
• Review mold and tooling design aspects including geometry and cooling.
• Conduct mold flow simulations, data prep, and results documentation.
• Support molding trials, DOE studies, and data collection.
• Analyze cycle times, scrap, parameters, and trial outcomes.
• Assist with rapid tooling, prototyping, and documentation.
• Contribute to tooling quotations, BOMs, and cost analysis for BD opportunities.
• Support PPAP, FMEA, APQP, validation, and work instructions as applicable.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings and maintain records per ISO 13485/FDA requirements.

Skills

Injection molding

Tooling

Manufacturing engineering

Product industrialization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechatronics

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD software

Job description

Sterling Industries is a fast-growing North American based contract manufacturer and assembler of medical devices and sub-components. We help clients deliver successful products by providing scaled production, design-for-manufacturing expertise, supplier consolidation and other critical value chain services.

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

The Engineering Co-op Student – Advanced Molding Solutions (AMS) will report to and support the Manager – Advanced Molding Solutions in injection molding engineering, tooling, process optimization, technical project execution, and Business Development support. The role provides hands-on exposure to DFM/DFA, mold and tooling reviews, molding trials, data analysis, documentation, and continuous improvement activities in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Design Engineering - Co-op Student

Sterling Industries –Barrie, ON

Job Type: Co-op - 4 month

About the Company

Sterling Industries is a fast-growing North American based contract manufacturer and assembler of medical devices and sub-components. We help clients deliver successful products by providing scaled production, design-for-manufacturing expertise, supplier consolidation and other critical value chain services.

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

The Engineering Co-op Student – Advanced Molding Solutions (AMS) will report to and support the Manager – Advanced Molding Solutions in injection molding engineering, tooling, process optimization, technical project execution, and Business Development support. The role provides hands-on exposure to DFM/DFA, mold and tooling reviews, molding trials, data analysis, documentation, and continuous improvement activities in a regulated manufacturing environment.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Support the AMS Manager with day-to-day technical and project activities related to injection molding, tooling, and process development.
• Assist with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) reviews for molded components, tooling concepts, and customer opportunities.
• Support mold and tooling design reviews, including review of part geometry, gate/ejection concepts, cooling, material selection, and manufacturability considerations.
• Assist with mold flow / molding simulation activities, data preparation, results review, and documentation, as assigned.
• Support injection molding trials, process characterization, DOE activities, scientific molding studies, and troubleshooting.
• Collect, analyze, and summarize molding data such as cycle time, scrap, process parameters, dimensional results, and trial outcomes.
• Assist with MQTS / rapid tooling and prototyping activities, including candidate part assessment, insert/tooling coordination, trial support, and documentation.
• Support tooling quotations, BOM and cost analysis, cycle-time estimates, and technical inputs for Business Development opportunities.
• Assist with PPAP, FMEA, APQP, validation, work instructions, reports, and other technical documentation as applicable.
• Support root cause investigations and continuous improvement initiatives related to molding, tooling, quality, and productivity.
• Participate in cross-functional project meetings and coordinate actions with Engineering, QA, Operations, PMO, suppliers, and Business Development.
• Maintain organized project records and complete assigned work in accordance with Sterling procedures, ISO 13485, FDA, and applicable customer requirements.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Engineering, QA, Operations, PMO, Business Development

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechatronics, or related discipline.
• Strong interest in injection molding, tooling, manufacturing engineering, and product industrialization.
• Hands-on and self-motivated with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• Experience with SolidWorks or other CAD software is preferred.
• Knowledge of engineering drawings, GD&T, DFM/DFA, and manufacturing processes is an asset.
• Exposure to injection molding, mold design, mold flow simulation, SPC, or scientific molding is an asset.
• Experience with Excel and engineering data analysis is preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing or regulated environment is considered an asset.

REPORTS TO:

AMS – Manager