What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Engineering Coop position at Wayne/Scott Fetzer Company?
As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.
SUMMARY:
The primary responsibility of this position is to support engineering initiatives related to product design, testing/evaluation, and quality assurance. He/she will work closely with a product engineer, CAD Administrator, and/or Sr. Lab Technician to complete assigned projects. Project work will include NPD, product enhancement, cost reduction, performance/endurance qualification testing, and other related activities. This role will be a blend of computer work using CAD/MS Office tools and laboratory work. This position will report into the Product Engineering team.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Develop products/components that meet targeted customer requirements from defined specifications
- Create 3D models and 2D drawings using SolidWorks in support of Engineering Change and NPD initiatives
- Complete performance, endurance and other functional tests on new, existing and field returned product
- Support engineers with tolerance stack-up and other analysis such as stress/strength calculations
- Develop Proof of Concept prototypes using 3D printed parts, in-house tools, or outsourced supplier as required
- Support Manufacturing and Quality Engineers in production and supply chain issues
- Represent Product Engineering on cross-functional teams/activities as assigned
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Participation in a BS Engineering degree program
- Ability to stand, walk, lift, bend, sit as needed to complete assigned tasks
- Experience with Microsoft Office tools such as Work, Excel, and Outlook are preferred
- Available to work normal office hours Monday – Friday, 8 am to 5 pm (1-hour lunch)
- Effective communication skills
- Teamwork and interpersonal skills
Must have a valid Driver License and be able to drive automobile.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: An individual of unquestioned honesty and integrity, the Intern will exhibit a strong business presence with a superior ability to effectively communicate to all company stakeholders.
- The successful candidate must be a high energy, creative, resourceful, and organized engineering professional. The ability to multi-task and to manage several projects simultaneously is a must.
- Ability to anticipate likely obstacles and recognize creative ways to get around them; view problems in new and unique ways; generate ideas.
- High energy level, strong presentation skills, and the ability to inspire confidence among those with whom he/she deals, including vendors, customers, peers, subordinates, etc.
- Makes good decisions based upon available data; anticipates problems. Uses judgment to make sound strategic and tactical choices – knows when to emphasize and balance the organization’s long-term strategic objectives; makes timely, tough decisions.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently
REASONING ABILITY: Must be able to solve daily operational issues.
Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.
