Spring 2027 Packaging Engineer Co-op — Furniture Manufacturing

Steelcase Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

In-depth training program

Job summary

Steelcase is seeking a Spring 2027 Packaging Engineering 6-month Co-op student to join us January–June 2027. You will learn from seasoned packaging professionals in furniture manufacturing and gain transferable skills for your career.

The role offers exposure to test labs, supplier coordination, cost-saving projects, and mentorship to help you develop packaging expertise in real-world settings.

Qualifications

• Completed materials and basic testing courses.
• Must own or have daily access to a car and hold a valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Limited travel may be required.
• Able to stand constantly and perform bending/twisting.
• Able to lift 35 lbs floor to waist, 50 lbs waist to shoulders; push/pull up to 15 lbs.
• Able to carry 35-55 lbs occasionally.
• Able to grasp with moderate force.

Responsibilities

• Preparing furniture for ship testing and collaborating with the test lab to review results.
• Assisting in issues that arise to help run the business.
• Connecting with suppliers and working in plants to obtain packaging samples.
• Working on cost savings projects.
• Investigating quality issues in packaging.
• Packaging material analysis and comparisons.
• Working on department spreadsheets to report progress and savings.
• Calculating volumes (cube) using CAPE and SAP.
• Issuing packaging BOM and specification changes.

Skills

Completed materials courses

Basic testing courses

Car ownership/ daily access to car

Valid U.S. driver’s license

Limited travel

Standing for long periods

Lift 35-50 lbs, push/pull 15 lbs

Education

Packaging or Applied Engineering with Packaging concentration

Pursuing undergrad or grad degree in accredited program

Job description

Steelcase is seeking a Spring 2027 Packaging Engineering 6-month Co-op student to join us January–June 2027. You will learn from seasoned packaging professionals in furniture manufacturing and gain transferable skills for your career.

The role offers exposure to test labs, supplier coordination, cost-saving projects, and mentorship to help you develop packaging expertise in real-world settings.