Aerospace Mechanical Design Co-op: Hands-on, Onsite

Collins Aerospace; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins Aerospace invites a co-op Mechanical Design Engineering student to join a full-time mentorship-driven program in Rockford, IL. You will review layouts, collaborate with engineers, and support component design and analysis under experienced guidance.

The role emphasizes solving design problems, engaging with manufacturing, and applying standard work practices to deliver quality engineering outputs.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related STEM field through internship/co-op.
• On-the-job experience, coursework, or projects may count toward qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Review layouts and drawings for clarity, completeness, and conformance to standards.
• Coordinate with engineering teammates to ensure design completion.
• Assist a design lead in component creation and detail stack-up calculations.

Skills

Layout review

Interdepartmental comms

Problem solving

Prototyping

Design analysis

Education

Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Collins Aerospace invites a co-op Mechanical Design Engineering student to join a full-time mentorship-driven program in Rockford, IL. You will review layouts, collaborate with engineers, and support component design and analysis under experienced guidance.

The role emphasizes solving design problems, engaging with manufacturing, and applying standard work practices to deliver quality engineering outputs.