2024 Product Engineering Fall Co-op - Grand Rapids, MI
Steelcase
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Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Posted 6+ months ago
Do you love to develop new products? Do you love to tackle tough problems? At Steelcase we are looking for a Product Engineering Co-op to work with our various engineering teams to help develop new products and solutions.
What You Will Be Doing:
Our rotational Co-Op program is designed to provide a broad experience for you to become a well-prepared Product Development Engineer. It begins with foundational rotation(s), so that you will have a greater understanding of the product design process and build a solid network of employees in multiple disciplines such as product validation, concept generation, manufacturing engineering, and/or lifecycle engineering. These rotation(s) can vary in length depending on your time commitment and school schedule.
After the foundational rotation(s), you will be assigned to an engineering team filled with experts in their field who can further expand your understanding of the product design process. These projects will create real value for the company, with each rotation offering increasingly challenging experiences. You will learn and apply the design thinking process and there is even the potential to earn your name on patents! You will be exposed to the entire engineering development process including:
- Ideation
- Concept work
- Analysis
- Prototyping
- Design for Manufacturing
- Testing and Documentation
Our engineering teams mirror the culture of Steelcase with people who are inclusive, respectful, and hungry for new ideas. We believe you’ll appreciate the balance of individual work with cross-functional projects working alongside marketing, design, finance, and more.
Who You Are:
- Are you eager to learn the product development process?
- Are you eager to develop a deeper understanding of product development?
- Are you curious?
- Is your work ethic strong?
- Is your mechanical aptitude strong (enjoy creating / building in a hands-on manner)?
- Do you have experience or desire to learn solid modeling/CAD?
- Can commit to working full-time (40 hours a week) during work rotations
- Have reliable transportation to and from work
Preferred Skills and Competencies
- Currently enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering based degree
- Demonstrated creative problem solving and proactive learning
- Basic proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office
- Experience with solid modeling (PTC Creo preferred)
- Experience using statistical tools and concepts (e.g., EXCEL, Minitab, etc.)
- Experience working in a team-based environment
- Strong technical documentation and organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to articulate clearly
Why People Choose to Work with Us:
At Steelcase, we put people at the center of everything we do. We understand the role of work and believe that it can bring meaning and purpose to the lives of our customers and our employees. We prioritize supporting our employees both in and out of work, in all aspects of their lives. When we bring our talents together, we make a positive lasting impact through our work and communities.
As a Steelcase co-op, you will gain real-world, hands-on experience and be treated as an equal member of the team from day one. You will be welcomed into a family network that extends beyond your business function into an interdisciplinary network of experts in their fields.
We believe you will appreciate working for a company that values innovation combined with phenomenal resources. We have a major focus on learning by doing. We’ll provide you with mentorship through the entire development and design process with a keen focus on sustainability. This is not a CAD only experience - there will be many opportunities ranging from utilizing our in-house test lab and model shop, to working with our manufacturing plants and visiting suppliers. You will learn quickly this company offers a diversity of products and materiality.
Who We Are:
Steelcase is a global design and thought leader in the world of work. Along with our expansive community of brands, we design and manufacture innovative furnishings and solutions to help people do their best work in the many places where work happens.
What Matters to Us:
More than qualifications, we’re looking for talent and potential. We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we're always looking to improve our global community. We value applicants who are comfortable interacting with people different from themselves, building mutual respect and positive relationships. We invite people from all backgrounds and genders to apply. If we can make the application process easier through accommodation, please email us at myhr@steelcase.com.
Steelcase provides employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or veteran status and bases all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. We are proud to be recognized for our inclusive workforce by the Corporate Equality Index for the past nine years.
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