Product Development Engineering Co-Op

Shape Corp.; Grand Haven (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Shape Corp. in Grand Haven, MI, is seeking a proactive student for a technical co-op position in mechanical and product design engineering.

You will gain hands-on experience through three semester-long rotations, contribute to design projects, and learn manufacturing processes with CAD tools. The ideal candidate is pursuing a bachelor's degree in mechanical or related engineering fields, maintains a 3.0 GPA or higher, and demonstrates strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in the listed engineering fields with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Eligible to participate in a co-op program and complete three semester rotations at Shape Corp.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and capable of independent and cross-functional work.

Skills

Engineering design

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Product Design Engineering or related field

GPA 3.0 or higher

Tools

CATIA

NX

Creo

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree from an accredited program in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a closely related field.
• Enrolled in, or eligible to participate in, an academic co-op program and able to complete three semester-long work rotations at Shape Corp.
• 3.0 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale.
• Coursework or project experience involving engineering design, mechanics, materials, manufacturing processes, CAD, testing, or data analysis.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Able to work independently while also contributing effectively within a cross-functional team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Education & Experience

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree from an accredited program in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a closely related field.
• Enrolled in, or eligible to participate in, an academic co-op program and able to complete three semester-long work rotations at Shape Corp.
• 3.0 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale.
• Coursework or project experience involving engineering design, mechanics, materials, manufacturing processes, CAD, testing, or data analysis.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Able to work independently while also contributing effectively within a cross-functional team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to 3D CAD software such as CATIA, NX, Creo, or SolidWorks through coursework, student projects, or prior work experience.
• Familiarity with engineering drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, design for manufacturability, or product lifecycle management systems.
• Experience with prototyping, testing, data analysis, technical documentation, or structured engineering problem-solving.
• Participation in engineering design teams such as Formula SAE, Baja SAE, robotics, capstone design, or similar technical projects.
• Interest in automotive structures, lightweighting, product development, and advanced manufacturing.