Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op

Hunter Engineering Company; Durant (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Real world experience

Job summary

Hunter Engineering Company seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Co Op in Durant, MS for Spring 2027 (Jan–May). You will contribute to plant performance by executing continuous improvement projects in metal fabrication and assembly, under mentorship from a manufacturing engineer.

Responsibilities include designing fixtures, updating layouts, researching tools, and documenting procedures while developing hands-on experience in production environments.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Preference for Mechanical Engineering Technology / Industrial Technology.
• Applicable work experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and validate fixtures and tooling for production and material handling.
• Verify and update plant layout drawings as required.
• Research, order and implement tools and plant equipment for existing and new processes.
• Create or revise process documentation including work instructions and procedures.
• Hands-on execution of projects to improve safety, quality and productivity.
• Troubleshoot processes and equipment issues.
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Fixture design

Tooling design

Process improvement

Troubleshooting

Education

Major in Mechanical/ Manufacturing Engineering

Other 4-year engineering/technical degree

Tools

None specified

Job description

Looking to build your career with a company that values innovation stability and people Join our dedicated team as a Manufacturing Engineering Co Op in Durant MS Since 1946 Hunter Engineering has been aligning cutting edge technology with a strong commitment to quality As a family owned American made company Hunter is the global leader in automotive service equipment with our products used in over 130 countries by top vehicle manufacturers tire companies and service centers Were proud to be recognized as a Best Places to Work finalist by the St Louis Business Journal for five consecutive years 2022 2026 a testament to our commitment to our people Here employees are supported challenged and take pride in their work We offer exceptional benefits a healthy work life balance and meaningful opportunities for professional growth If youre ready to join a team thats shaping the future of automotive service read on As a Manufacturing Engineering Co Op you will contribute towards the achievement of plant performance objectives through the successful execution of continuous improvement projects This position will take direction from and be mentored by a manufacturing engineer focused on metal fabrication and assembly processes This position is for a Spring 2027 Co Op with a start date of January 2027 and an end date of May 2027

What Youll Do

• Design build and validate fixtures and tooling for production andor material handling
• Verify and update plant layout drawings as required
• Research order and implement tools and plant equipment for existing and new processes
• Create or revise process documentation including work instructions and technical procedures
• Utilize a hands on approach to complete specific projects to improve safety quality and productivity
• Troubleshoot processes and equipment issues
• Perform other duties as specified by the supervisor

What Youll Bring

• Major study inMechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
• preferredMechanical Engineering TechnologyIndustrial Technology
• Other 4 year engineertechnical degree program
• Applicable work experience preferred

What We Offer

• Real world experience
• Off campus team bondingappreciation event

Hunter Engineering does not provide immigration related sponsorship for this role Please do not apply for this role if you will need immigration sponsorship eg H 1B TN STEM OPT now or in the future