Mechanical Engineering Co-Op

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite fitness center

Real-world experience

Team bonding events

Job summary

Hunter Engineering Company in Bridgeton, MO seeks a Mechanical Engineering Co-Op for Spring 2027. Gain hands-on experience applying classroom knowledge to real Hunter products.

You'll participate in product testing, lab work, equipment evaluation, and QA activities, while building prototypes and learning manufacturability with engineers.

Minimum GPA 2.5; majors include Mechanical, Aerospace, Mechatronics/Robotics, and Manufacturing Engineering. On-site with strong growth potential.

Qualifications

• GPA of at least 2.5 must be shown on the resume.
• Pursuing a major in Mechanical, Aerospace, Mechatronics/Robotics, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products is expected.

Responsibilities

• Perform product testing under supervision and report findings.
• Assist in building prototypes and fabricating test fixtures.
• Assist in evaluating equipment and conduct competitor reviews.
• Discuss manufacturability and prepares for transfer to manufacturing.
• Learn quality design concepts and apply to projects.

Skills

GPA 2.5+ (resume)

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Mechatronics & Robotics Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Machine shop tools

Prototype fabrication

Office software

Job description

Career Opportunities with Hunter Engineering Company

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Looking to build your career with a company that values innovation, stability, and people? Join our dedicated team as a Mechanical Engineering Co-Op in Bridgeton, MO!

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 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 you’re ready to join a team that’s shaping the future of automotive service, read on.

As a Mechanical Engineering Co-Op, you will gain hands-on experience that is applied to actual Hunter products. Our goal is to provide an experience that will be an important, effective first step in the career of a future project engineer.

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:

Product Testing

• Execute a test plan under the direction of a project engineer, format the results in a useable and effective manner, analyze the results against stated objectives and report the findings.

Lab/Shop

• Assist in building prototypes by operating various machine shop tools and performing basic fabrication techniques.
• Design and fabricate test fixtures.

Equipment Evaluation

• Assemble/tear down equipment (competitor’s and Hunter’s) for hands-on experience and for assisting the project engineer in competitor analysis and/or equipment operation.
• Discuss the concept and principles of manufacturability/productivity with the project engineer and the manufacturing engineer.
• Review and perform fabrication and assembly when necessary.
• Discuss the liaison role and requirements of getting a design out of engineering into manufacturing.

Quality Assurance

• Discuss the concept and principles of designing quality into a product.

What You’ll Bring:

• Minimum 2.5 GPA (must be on resume)
• Major study in:
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering
  • Manufacturing Engineering
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Hands-on experience using tools preferred

What We Offer:

• Real-world experience
• Off-campus team bonding/appreciation event
• Free Onsite Fitness & Recreation Center

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.