<p>Looking to build your career with a company that values innovation, stability, and people? Join our dedicated team as a Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op in Bridgeton, MO!</p> <p>Since 1946, Hunter Engineering has been aligning cutting-edge technology with a strong commitment to quality. As a family-owned, American-made company, Hunter is the global leader in automotive service equipment, with our products used in over 130 countries by top vehicle manufacturers, tire companies, and service centers.</p> <p>Were proud to be recognized as a Best Places to Work finalist by the St. Louis Business Journal for four consecutive years (2022 2025) a testament to our commitment to our people. Here, employees are supported, challenged, and take pride in their work. We offer exceptional benefits, a healthy work-life balance, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.</p> <p>If youre ready to join a team thats shaping the future of automotive service, read on.</p> <p>As a Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op, you will design custom fixturing and tooling and implement improvements to manufacturing processes. 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.</p> <p>This position is for a Summer & Fall 2026 Co-Op, with a start date of May 2026 and an end date of January 2027.</p> <p>What Youll Do:</p> <ul> <li>Design fixturing to support welding, machining, testing, and assembly operations. </li><li>Generate drawings and bills of materials, purchase components, and assemble and test designed fixtures. </li><li>Fabricate custom parts to support operations using equipment such as a drill press or shear. </li><li>Investigate and purchase tools and equipment. </li><li>Analyze manufacturing areas for process improvements such as part design changes, fixturing needs, layout changes, and work instruction updates. </li><li>Support prototype builds for new product development. </li><li>Additional duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>What Youll Bring:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Minimum 2.5 GPA (must be on resume)</p> </li><li> <p>Major studies in:</p> </li><li> <p>Mechanical Engineering</p> </li><li> <p>Manufacturing Engineering</p> </li><li> <p>Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering</p> </li><li> <p>3D solid modeling experience, PTC Creo preferred.</p> </li><li> <p>Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint</p> </li><li> <p>Familiarity with machining and metal fabrication processes preferred.</p> </li></ul> <p>What We Offer:</p> <ul> <li>Real-world experience </li><li>Off-campus team bonding/appreciation event </li><li>Free Onsite Fitness & Recreation Center </li></ul> <p>Join us in our mission to Align People and Innovation to Drive Excellence!</p> <ul> <li>Make Lives Better Together </li><li>Take Pride in the Extraordinary </li><li>Define the Standard </li></ul> <p>Hunter Engineering does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if you will need immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT) now or in the future.</p>