Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op

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!

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.

We’re proud to be recognized as a Best Places to Work finalist by the St. Louis Business Journal for five consecutive years (2022 – 2026) – 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.

If you’re ready to join a team that’s shaping the future of automotive service, read on.

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.

This position is for a Spring 2027 Co-Op, with a start date of January 2027 and an end date of May 2027.

What You’ll Do:

• Design fixturing to support welding, machining, testing, and assembly operations.
• Generate drawings and bills of materials, purchase components, and assemble and test designed fixtures.
• Fabricate custom parts to support operations using equipment such as a drill press or shear.
• Investigate and purchase tools and equipment.
• Analyze manufacturing areas for process improvements such as part design changes, fixturing needs, layout changes, and work instruction updates.
• Support prototype builds for new product development.
• Additional duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring:

• Minimum 2.5 GPA (must be on resume)
• Major studies in:
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering
• 3D solid modeling experience, PTC Creo preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with machining and metal fabrication processes preferred.

What We Offer:

• Real-world experience
• Off-campus team bonding/appreciation event
• Free Onsite Fitness & Recreation Center

Join us in our mission to ‘Align People and Innovation to Drive Excellence!’

• Make Lives Better Together
• Take Pride in the Extraordinary
• Define the Standard

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.