Aerospace Mfg/Design Eng Co-Op - Fall/Spring/Summer

TACTAIR FLUID CONTROLS INC; Town of Clay (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

TACTAIR FLUID CONTROLS INC in Liverpool, NY is offering a Manufacturing or Design Engineering Intern/Co-Op for Fall '27 through Summer '28, at an hourly rate of $26. The program provides hands-on exposure in R&D, design engineering, assembly and test, and a 120,000 square foot facility with a machining operation for high-mix, tight-tolerance valves and actuators.

You will modify 2D/3D CAD models, perform analyses with FEA/CFD, apply GD&T, and support manufacturing with standard work instructions

Qualifications

• This position requires either a US Person (as defined in applicable export regulations) or a non-US person who is eligible to obtain required export authorization.
• Completion of one to two years of a BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering program at an accredited university.
• Self-motivated with a desire to learn and achieve results, good verbal and written communication skills, ability to set goals and meet commitments.
• Working knowledge of MS Office.
• Desirable prior experience: manufacturing or engineering environment; Autodesk Inventor; ANSYS.

Responsibilities

• Modify and create 2D/3D CAD models and drawings for new and existing designs.
• Analyze and model product designs to ensure performance and durability using FEA and CFD tools.
• Apply GD&T principles to ensure design manufacturability and accuracy.
• Analyze raw test data and write detailed reports on findings and recommendations.
• Research specifications and evaluate design proposals through calculations and simulations.
• Assist in the design of assembly and test tooling, fixtures, and holders.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to develop standardized work instructions and methods.
• Develop and track productivity and efficiency metrics for the production floor.
• Support production optimization initiatives, including line balancing and time/motion studies.
• Implement 5S, TPM, and visual management programs to improve production floor operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

2D/3D CAD modeling

FEA

CFD

GD&T

MS Office

Education

BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

ANSYS

Job description

TACTAIR FLUID CONTROLS INC in Liverpool, NY is offering a Manufacturing or Design Engineering Intern/Co-Op for Fall '27 through Summer '28, at an hourly rate of $26. The program provides hands-on exposure in R&D, design engineering, assembly and test, and a 120,000 square foot facility with a machining operation for high-mix, tight-tolerance valves and actuators.

You will modify 2D/3D CAD models, perform analyses with FEA/CFD, apply GD&T, and support manufacturing with standard work instructions