Hendrickson · 2 hours ago
Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op (Summer 2026)
Hendrickson is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op for Summer 2026 to support daily operations and processes in their facility. The role involves maintaining and improving equipment and processes to enhance safety, quality, and productivity.
AutomotiveManufacturing
Responsibilities
Apply concepts and details of gauging, fixtures, and tooling to assist in problem solving
Support the maintenance technicians anytime they’re struggling with effectively trouble shooting a production piece of equipment
Identify areas in which tooling, cleanliness, operation sequences, or manufacturing consistency can be improved to increase throughput or product quality
Help maintaining and controlling part programs for all equipment areas
When necessary, help to evaluate existing tooling and fixturing to determine optimum method of repair or improvement
Provide support to production associates as they assume greater responsibility in manufacturing functions
Support engineering projects related to the improvement of the facility
Drawing development and releases
PCR administration and support
Ensure that processes are accurately producing parts to the specified documentation, drawings, or work instructions
Basic modeling and fixture design
Procedure and documentation creation/updates (WI, TPMs, WI, PMs, 5S, …)
Training material updates
Assist in the development and maintenance of plant layouts
Equipment manual creation and checking
Respond to equipment down calls that can’t be resolved by maintenance
Trouble shoot equipment efficiently and effectively (mechanically and electrically)
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or related field
Must be able to work full time (40 hour weeks) for the Co-Op Term
Effective oral, written, and PC skills mandatory
Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills required
Minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0
Preferred
Actively enrolled in Bachelor's degree in a related technical area is required (Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering preferred)
Junior or Senior preferred
3D modeling experience in CREO/ProE is preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life, travel, and disability insurance
A flexible spending account
401K plans
A pension plan
Paid holidays and vacation
Financial assistance programs if you decide to adopt a child or want to pursue further education
A comprehensive wellness program
An Employee Assistance Program, that supports individuals in the proactive management of their overall health and wellness
Company
Hendrickson
Hendrickson is a designer and manufacturer of suspension systems and components for heavy-duty trucks.
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