Mechanical Engineering Co-Op - Hunter Engineering Company

Do you have a passion for mechanical engineering? We’re hiring a Mechanical Engineering Co-Op for our company’s headquarters in Bridgeton, Missouri. If you possess:

• Major study in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, or Mechatronics & Robotics Engineering
• Interest in hands-on experience

Hunter could be a great fit for you! Family-owned since 1946, Hunter Engineering is the global industry leader in wheel alignment systems, wheel balancing systems, vehicle inspection systems, and more. Hunter equipment, made in America, is approved, and used by vehicle manufacturers, tire companies, and dealers in over 130 countries. Hunter was named a 2024 finalist for the Best Places to Work award by St. Louis Business Journal.

The Mechanical Engineering Co-Op 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.

The Mechanical Engineering Co-Op offers a set onsite schedule of 40 hours per week.

Start Date:?early May 2025

End Date:?late December 2025/early January 2026

What you will 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.

Liaison Engineering

• 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.

Additional Qualifications Include:

• 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

Hunter Fosters a Culture of:

• Innovation & Continuous Improvement
• Appreciation & Recognition

Some Benefits and Perks Include:

• Real-world experience
• Off-campus team bonding/appreciation event
• Lunch and learns with full-time employees and company executives
• Free Onsite Fitness & Recreation Center

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.

Our people come first as we aim for excellence. We value work/life balance and take pride in our culture of excellence, respect, innovation, teamwork, and service to others. Will you join us in our mission to ‘align people and innovation to drive excellence?’