Design Engineer Co‑op: CAD, Testing & Cost Reduction

Crane Chempharma & Energy; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Health benefits

Job summary

Crane Chempharma & Energy is seeking a Design Engineering Co-op to support product design, testing, and manufacturing processes. You will use SolidWorks to create and modify designs, participate in value engineering, and document assembly procedures while gaining hands-on experience on the production floor.

You will work with cross-functional teams to analyze data, explore design alternatives, and help reduce costs while maintaining product quality.

Qualifications

• Sophomore or higher in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field at an accredited four-year college/university.
• Experience with CAD software, preferably SolidWorks.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Comfortable on the production floor in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Willingness to learn, take on challenges, and contribute to a team environment.
• Ability to work a full-time internship schedule (40 hours per week) for the internship period.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify product designs using SolidWorks.
• Support new product development and improvement projects through testing, analysis, and documentation.
• Conduct laboratory testing and evaluate product performance.
• Participate in Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) initiatives to reduce manufacturing costs.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing, assembly, and engineering documentation.
• Assist in evaluating ergonomics, manufacturability, and safety considerations.
• Support development and documentation of assembly processes for new product introductions.
• Analyze data, identify trends, and make recommendations to improve designs and processes.
• Investigate design alternatives to simplify assembly and reduce costs.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and assist with corrective actions implementation.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to achieve project goals.

Skills

SolidWorks

CAD proficiency

Analytical skills

Multi-project management

Education

Sophomore standing in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Job description

Crane Chempharma & Energy is seeking a Design Engineering Co-op to support product design, testing, and manufacturing processes. You will use SolidWorks to create and modify designs, participate in value engineering, and document assembly procedures while gaining hands-on experience on the production floor.

You will work with cross-functional teams to analyze data, explore design alternatives, and help reduce costs while maintaining product quality.