Manufacturing Co-op: Mechanical Design & Process

hendrickson; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrickson is seeking a mechanical/manufacturing engineering student for a co‑op term to design fixtures and tooling, and to support On‑Highway projects from concept to implementation. The role emphasizes collaboration, communication, and CAD proficiency as core requirements.

You will participate in product design reviews, help reduce costs, and gain hands‑on manufacturing experience across Hendrickson’s On‑Highway and Trailer teams in a real-world setting.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or related field. Junior or Senior preferred.
• Must be able to work full time (40 hour weeks) for the Co‑Op Term.
• Effective oral, written, and PC skills mandatory.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills required.
• 3D modeling experience in CREO/ProE is preferred.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0

Responsibilities

• Manage the mechanical design of manufacturing fixtures and tools from conception to implementation utilizing the Process Change Request system.
• Aid On‑Highway project teams with manufacturing engineering support.
• Support the development of the ULTRAA‑K manufacturing process.
• Maintain and update manufacturing/tooling prints.
• Remotely assist Hendrickson Trailer production plants.

Skills

3D modeling CREO/ProE

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

PC skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Tools

CREO/ProE

Job description

Hendrickson is seeking a mechanical/manufacturing engineering student for a co‑op term to design fixtures and tooling, and to support On‑Highway projects from concept to implementation. The role emphasizes collaboration, communication, and CAD proficiency as core requirements.

You will participate in product design reviews, help reduce costs, and gain hands‑on manufacturing experience across Hendrickson’s On‑Highway and Trailer teams in a real-world setting.