Design Engineering Co-op (Spring 2026)

Position Summary

The Design Engineering Co-op will be responsible for assisting with various design projects within a manufacturing setting. You will work with existing products to make design updates while integrating input from technical, manufacturing, quality, and other disciplines. Working with internal cross-functional teams, the position requires professionalism, dedication, and positive drive to ensure the completion of the projects in a time-sensitive, regulated environment.

Key Co-op Info:

• Dates: Spring 2026 (January-May) - potential to start earlier during winter break
• Location: Mentor, OH
• Work Environment: Onsite

What You'll Do as a Design Engineering Co-op

• Design and develop product improvements, specifically supporting new and current product lines.
• Utilize Creo to develop and change designs and document them.
• Integrate input from technical, manufacturing, quality, and other disciplines. Create and drive a design solution and all associated support documentation according to internal compliance.
• Plan, schedule, conduct, or coordinate detailed phases of the engineering work in a part of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope or several projects of smaller size/scope.
• Perform work which involves conventional engineering practice, but may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design/process, quality and customer requirements. Work with internal team and external suppliers to resolve design, manufacturing, and quality issues. 
• Creates/coordinates Bills of Material, mechanical assembly drawings, component drawings, and all other engineering documents required to support product line/upgrades. Processes/coordinates engineering changes and product documentation in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed

Required:

• Student pursuing Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering - Mechanical or Biomedical preferred. Sophomore year requirements must be completed by co-op start date.
• Basic experience in CAD software (Solidworks, Creo, AutoCAD, and/or equivalent)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Requires a fundamental understanding and application of mechanical engineering principles

Preferred:

• Previous coursework or experience in manufacturing

Other:

• Strong problem solving and clear written and oral communication skills required
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, with the specific ability to work in teams
• Preference is for candidate to return for multiple co-op rotations