Engineering Co-Op 2027: QA & Product Development

Rawlings Sporting Goods Company Inc; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Rawlings Sporting Goods Company Inc is seeking a 2026 Engineering Co-Op for Jan 2027–Aug 2027 in O'Fallon, MO. The role splits time between Quality Assurance and Product Development at our Tech Center, reporting to the Director of Research and Engineering and Sr. Manager, Product Development.

The position is hourly, temporary, and seasonal, requiring enrollment in an engineering program and willingness to work across multiple testing environments. Housing is not provided.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Management, or Materials Science program.
• Hands-on product and process testing knowledge is an advantage.
• Ability to perform detailed measuring with precision under pressure.
• Knowledge of common manufacturing techniques and processes.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis and process control concepts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Excel, Word, Access, and data analysis software.
• Strong organizational abilities and documentation practices.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Performs quality audits and new product development testing of sporting goods.
• Reviews and tests returned goods with feedback to Product Manager/Engineer.
• Learns and uses test equipment such as gages, micrometers, calipers, and testers.
• Organizes and maintains testing log sheets and QA documents.
• Maintains testing equipment and related maintenance logs.
• Assists ATC in developing new testing methods and other projects.
• Assists Product Engineers on new product development for bats, helmets, and protective gear.
• Creates and maintains specification documents for new products.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Materials Science

Engineering Management

Hands-on testing

Statistical analysis

Process control

Communication skills

Excel / Minitab / LabVIEW

Documentation

Organizational skills

Education

Enrollment in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Management, or Materials Science program

Tools

Gage & measurement tools

Testing equipment operation

Job description

Rawlings Sporting Goods Company Inc is seeking a 2026 Engineering Co-Op for Jan 2027–Aug 2027 in O'Fallon, MO. The role splits time between Quality Assurance and Product Development at our Tech Center, reporting to the Director of Research and Engineering and Sr. Manager, Product Development.

The position is hourly, temporary, and seasonal, requiring enrollment in an engineering program and willingness to work across multiple testing environments. Housing is not provided.