Quality Engineering Co-Op - Fall 2026

Precision Castparts; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 28,413 - 40,467; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid co-op position

Priority for future rotations and full-time positions

Job summary

Precision Castparts is looking for a co-op student in Mentor, Ohio, to undertake engineering assignments that provide valuable learning experiences. This role emphasizes quality evaluations, customer interaction, and process improvement during the co-op period.

The ideal candidate is a full-time student in Materials, Mechanical, or Aeronautical Engineering with a GPA of at least 3.0. The position includes a pay of $25 per hour for up to 40 hours a week, with opportunities for future full-time positions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of a related engineering discipline and functional/technical skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Access.
• Good writing skills and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply principles learned in school to hands-on situations.
• Accomplish performance goals and receive progressive responsibility.
• Contact customers and vendors to improve processes.
• Identify and recommend process improvements.

Skills

Knowledge of a related engineering discipline

Proficient with Microsoft Excel

Good writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Full-time student pursuing a bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Description

The co‑op student will be working on job assignments related to their functional engineering discipline. These increasingly challenging assignments will provide an effective learning experience and a sound intellectual and/or financial return for the PCC organization.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Apply principles learned in school to hands‑on situations, including quality evaluations and control.
• Accomplish performance goals and receive progressive responsibility in quality engineering throughout the co‑op experience.
• Contact PCC customers and vendors while helping to improve processes.
• Identify and recommend process improvements for specified projects.
• Attend regular departmental meetings and training sessions, symposiums, and other educational opportunities.
• Perform or review systems analysis, testing, and documentation for existing processes.
• Take ownership and responsibility for identified projects.
• Participate on project teams for assigned projects; analyze improvements and new product or application requirements and specifications with the team.
• Work within specifications to meet project goals and objectives in a timely and accurate manner.
• Collaborate with peers, project team members, and other departments on new product development, product line extensions, and product enhancements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of a related engineering discipline and functional/technical skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Access.
• Good writing skills and interpersonal skills.

Education And Experience Qualifications

Full‑time student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Materials, Mechanical, or Aeronautical Engineering with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Work Environment

Student will spend 50%–60% of time in the manufacturing plant; minimal travel may be required.

Benefits

• Co‑ops paid $25 per hour for 40 hours a week.
• Given top priority for future co‑op rotations and full‑time positions.