Product Development Co-op

Tekton•Grand Rapids, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

In the Product Development Co-op role, you work closely with other members of our Product Development Team on all phases of the product development process—researching, designing, manufacturing, and refining the highest-quality hand tools. We view the work of our Co-op program as an integral part of our full-time Product Development Team. You will join an existing project team in your first rotation and quickly be asked to contribute to the development project(s) underway. In later rotations, you will be asked to lead full development projects, or at least substantial portions of them.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a B.S.E. in the Engineering program
Familiar with CAD/3-D modeling and other standard industry software
Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
You are aligned with Tekton’s philosophy, ways of thinking, and work style
You are naturally curious and ask questions
You are a team player who knows when to ask for help or change your mind
You think like a mechanic and regularly use hand tools in your personal life
You are highly precise with details and determined to deeply research any given topic to become an expert
You have exceptional values including honesty, integrity, and empathy

Responsibilities

Apply engineering principles to design and manufacture tools you believe in
Build and test models and prototypes to verify design concepts
Schedule and manage the development process for assigned projects
Work with the Manufacturing department to launch new products and refine processes
Evaluate suppliers’ manufacturing capabilities to ensure they will be reliable partners
Develop initial product standards to hand off to our Quality Control team
Design and perform tests that assess the performance of finished products
Collaborate with the Tool Applications and Content department to tell the tool’s story
Follow products into users’ hands, gathering and learning from their experiences