Spring 2025 - Engineering Co-Ops

at  Hunter Engineering Company

Do you have a passion for manufacturing or industrial engineering? We’re hiring a Spring 2025 -Engineering Co-Op for our company’s manufacturing operations in Durant, Mississippi. If you possess:

• Major studies in Industrial, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or other related degrees at an accredited college or university
• Interest in manufacturing process or analysis

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 2023 finalist for the Best Places to Work award by St. Louis Business Journal.
The Engineering Co-Op will recognize, design, and implement plant improvements utilizing 3D CAD software and hands-on approach. This position gives co-ops the opportunity to take design projects from concept to fully implemented solution, along with gaining experience in manufacturing processes and analysis.
The Engineering Co-Op offers a set onsite schedule of 40 hours per week.
Co-Op Start Date: early January 2025
Co-Op End Date: May 2025

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• Pursing Industrial, mechanical, or electrical engineering or other related degrees at an accredited college or university.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• A high level of integrity, a strong work ethic, the ability to work independently, and a commitment to maintaining the company’s core values and culture.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Evidence of professional maturity, self-confidence, and executive presence.

• Recognize, design, and implement plant improvements utilizing 3D CAD software and a hands-on approach; create or update work instructions for use in production; create design plans; prepare time studies; process mapping.
• Fabrication and design of racks, fixtures, and other components using 3D CAD Software Creo.
• Construction of designed projects using basic machine shop and welding skills.
• Participate in the 6S program, and update job safety analysis.
• Daily tasks as assigned can include titration analysis; air reports; utilization tracking reports; inventory counts; velocity measurements of welding intake and exhaust ventilation systems; data collection on machine performance and operations usage.
• Utilization of 2D AutoCAD LT.
• Factory Logix Start-up support
• Review/optimize existing preventive maintenance plans; assist in the rollout of a new CMMS; review assets and recommend spare part inventory adjustments to manage risks.