Engineering Co-op

Linamar Corporation•Livonia, MI

About The Position

Assist in the design, development, validation, and release of new and current products, models, or mechanisms. Under the guidance of the Project Engineering lead, address product development and design issues in a timely manner with a focus on quality. Linamar Corporation is a Canadian diversified global manufacturing company producing highly engineered products for industries and markets around the world. The company describes a fast-paced, rapidly growing environment where employees have access to tools and support to make an impact. The position supports product engineering activities including engineering analysis, product design and validation, design release, change management, development verification planning, failure mode analysis, manufacturing feasibility, quoting, program launches, value engineering, prototype builds, benchmarking, validation testing, and failure analysis. The co-op will also gain knowledge of Linamar’s Driveline Engineering department and its interaction with other areas of the company. Duties and responsibilities may change.

Requirements

Be enrolled as a student at an accredited college or university in an engineering major program.
Be proficient in MS Office.
Be fluent in English.

Nice To Haves

GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.
Experience with CAD/CAE is desirable.
Proficiency in a foreign language is a plus.
Strong decision-making skills and the ability to grasp technical concepts quickly.
High attention to detail and accuracy of information.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organization skills.

Responsibilities

Perform standard engineering analyses, such as stack-ups and calculations, and interface with Core Engineering Groups under Product Engineer guidance.
Support product design, development, and validation.
Perform design-release activities, including Bill of Material management and drawing review and approval.
Perform change-management activities, including creating and tracking engineering change requests.
Develop and manage DVP&R based on technical specifications and product requirements.
Support DFMEA activities for responsible products.
Support DFM and DFA activities with Linamar manufacturing plants and suppliers to assess design manufacturing feasibility.
Support the quotation process for design changes.
Support the Linamar launch process (CFLP) for program execution.
Participate in value analysis and value engineering activities.
Participate in prototype builds, benchmarking, and validation testing.
Use problem-solving techniques such as 8-D, IS/IS-NOT, fishbone, Red X, and 6-Panels in failure analysis.
Gain knowledge of Linamar’s Driveline Engineering department and its interactions with other areas of the company.