Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op

Hunter Engineering Company; Durant (MS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real-world experience

Off-campus team bonding/appreciation

Job summary

Hunter Engineering is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op for Spring 2027 in Durant, MS. The role supports plant performance objectives through continuous improvement projects and is mentored by an experienced manufacturing engineer focused on metal fabrication and assembly processes.

The position offers real-world experience, and participation in off-campus team bonding events, with a mission to align people and innovation to drive excellence.

Qualifications

• Majors include Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering (preferred).
• Mechanical Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, or other 4-year engineering/technical degree programs are acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and validate fixtures and tooling for production and/or 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.
• Use hands-on approach to complete projects to improve safety, quality, and productivity.
• Troubleshoot processes and equipment issues.
• Perform other duties as specified by the supervisor.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Mechanical Engineering Technology

Industrial Technology

Work experience (preferred)

Education

4-year engineering/technical degree program

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.

We’re proud to be recognized as an 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 you’re ready to join a team that’s 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 You’ll Do:

• Design, build, and validate fixtures and tooling for production and/or 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 You’ll Bring:

• Major study in:
  • Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering (preferred)
  • Mechanical Engineering Technology
  • Industrial Technology
  • Other 4-year engineer/technical degree program
• Applicable work experience preferred.

What We Offer:

• Real-world experience
• Off-campus team bonding/appreciation event

Join us in our mission to ‘Align People and Innovation to Drive Excellence!’

• Make Lives Better Together
• Take Pride in the Extraordinary
• Define the Standard

Hunter Engineering does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if you will need immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT) now or in the future.