(STW) Engineering Co-Op

DESCRIPTION

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Gain Hands-On Experience : Apply your academic knowledge directly to real-world projects in the Rear Axle New Product Development department, bridging the gap between theory and practice.
• Collaborate with Experts : Work alongside experienced Product Engineers and Designers, gaining valuable insights and learning from their expertise.
• Support Design and Testing : Contribute to the completion of product designs and the development and testing of new products, ensuring quality and innovation.
• Enhance Communication Skills : Develop your ability to communicate technical information effectively, both in written reports and through oral presentations, to internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to Engineering Analysis : Perform detailed engineering analyses for new and existing components, providing essential data and insights for decision-making.
• Assist with Layouts and Modifications : Support project engineers and designers by creating layouts and making necessary drawing modifications, improving the design process.
• Drive Continuous Improvement : Embrace opportunities for learning and development, continuously seeking ways to improve processes and outcomes.
• Ensure Smooth Transitions : Help ensure that products move smoothly from the development phase to production, supporting the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the engineering team.

• Conceptual Thinking : The ability to think conceptually will help you grasp complex engineering problems and develop innovative solutions. It's crucial for designing and testing new products effectively.
• Risk-Taking : Being willing to take risks and try new approaches will drive creativity and innovation, leading to better outcomes in product development.
• Continuous Improvement : A strong drive for improvement will ensure you constantly seek ways to enhance processes, designs, and overall productivity, contributing to the department's success.
• Commitment to Learning : Valuing learning and continuously seeking knowledge will enable you to stay updated with the latest engineering trends and technologies, making you a more valuable team member.
• Integrity : Demonstrating integrity in your work ensures that you maintain high ethical standards, build trust with your colleagues, and deliver quality results consistently.

• School to Work (STW) Student who is pursuing a Bachelor Degree in Engineering.
• The student works in support of the Rear Axle New Product Development department by applying their academic studies to the practical application of an on-the-job experience.
• The STW Student works under close supervision to learn about aspects of engineering that they can apply after graduation

• Position works alongside the Product Engineers or Product Designers.
• Position carries out duties as necessary to complete a product design or test and development of the product.
• Communicates product design or test and development through written and oral skills either internal to CDBS internal and external customers.

• Supports project and Product Engineers and Designers with layouts and drawing modifications of existing components.
• Calculates dimensional stack-up of detail components.
• Provides engineering analysis for new or existing components and write engineering reports as required.
• Provides hands-on support of component test and/or development in the laboratory.

• Demonstrates Integrity
• Drives for Improvements
• Values Learning
• Takes Risks
• Thinks Conceptually/Intuitively

• Pursuing a Bachelor of Engineering Degree.
• Demonstrated capability and knowledge of basic mathematics and sciences.
• DEMONSTRATED written and oral communication skills.
• MS Office application
• Some programing skills to support local engineering tools development are required.