Mechanical Engineering Co-op

Fike Corporation; Blue Springs (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Fike Corporation in Blue Springs, MO is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Co-op to assist with system and component design, analysis, and documentation while learning professional responsibilities of a mechanical engineer. You will work with experienced engineers on projects from planning through implementation, using CAD tools and standard industry practices.

Successful candidates are pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with at least 2 years completed, and will present

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with at least 2 years completed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with system and component design, investigation, experimentation, analysis, documentation, and reporting.
• Support preparation of product or system layout drawings and bills of materials.
• Learn and apply relevant standards (ASME, ANSI, NFPA) to designs.
• Communicate results and progress to senior engineers and management.

Skills

Subject Matter Understanding

Analytical

Troubleshooting

Design

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering (in progress)

Job description

Mechanical Engineering Co-op

Fike Corporation, a rapidly growing international manufacturer of pressure relief, explosion protection, fire suppression and detection equipment, has an opportunity for a Mechanical Engineering Co-op position. Fike is a privately held business located in Blue Springs, MO with over 400 employees locally & over 1,200 employees worldwide.

Job Summary:

Assists in providing system and components design, investigation, experimentation, analysis, documentation, and reporting. Work may result in new or improved systems, products, devices, components, and processes. Assists in performing aspects of engineering projects from planning through implementation. Works with assistance from more experienced co-workers. Primary focus of this position is learning the professional responsibilities of a mechanical engineer.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. With assistance from other mechanical engineers, analyzes research data and proposed product specifications to determine feasibility of product proposal for manufacturability.
2. Assisting and/or learning about test equipment designs and how to write test procedures to appropriately verify that all production assemblies meet Fike specifications.
3. Confers with research engineers, sales, quality, and manufacturing to clarify and/or resolve problems
4. Assists with preparation of product or system layout drawings including details and schematics.
5. Assists with maintaining and modifying current products to meet customer needs.
6. Assists in coordinating activities with appropriate approval agencies to ensure compliance of new products with industry standards.
7. May assist with coordination of completion of all documentation required to produce new products including creation of assembly drawings, creation of bills of materials and routing in the Fike business system, and any other documentation required.
8. May evaluate engineering test results for possible application to development of systems or other uses.
9. Confers with research and other engineering, quality, manufacturing, and sales personnel and may prepare design modifications as required.
10. Uses computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering design tasks.
11. Studies ASME, ANSI, MIL, AISI, IFI, NACE, API, AWS and NFPA standards. Applies these standards as appropriate to new designs.
12. Maintains the confidentiality of all information processed.
13. Provides a formal presentation to executive management at the end of the defined Co-Op term detailing accomplishments, lessons learned, and opportunities for improvement of the Mechanical Engineering Co-Op program.

Performs related duties as assigned. Regular and consistent attendance is required

Essential Skills:

Subject Matter Understanding. Analytical. Computer Applications. Troubleshooting. Design. Critical Thinking. Problem Solving.

Job Qualifications:

Required: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering in-progress with minimum of 2 years completed towards degree.

Compensation:

The pay range for this position is $22.00 to $24.00 per hour depending on the level of experience of the candidate.

Working at Fike:

At Fike, our people are our strength. In order to fulfill our greatest potential, we are committed to attracting, growing and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Better, Together as OneFike!

Fike isan Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.