Product Engineer Co-Op

Bass Pro Shops

110d

About The Position

Students chosen to participate in the Co-Op program will spend several weeks engaged in one or more exciting projects with members of the New Product Development (NPD) team at White River Marine Group.

Requirements

• Working towards a four-year degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Marine Engineering from an ABET accredited institution.
• Junior or Senior level engineering student.
• Overall GPA: 3.0/4.0 or higher.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• CATIA or SOLIDWORKS certifications are a plus.
• Familiar with common power tools and equipment used for fabrication in wood, metal, plastic, or fiberglass.
• Catia experience preferred.
• Experience with finite element analysis or other physics-based simulation software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with Industrial Designers through the various stages of New Product Development.
• Provides engineering expertise in the selection of raw materials and manufacturing processes, as well as structural designs and compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
• Works closely with Computer Aided Design Technicians in the preparation of fully detailed 3D CAD models for structural and hydrodynamic analysis.
• Develops and maintains databases of material properties via technical data sheets or through experimental testing.
• Performs stress analysis via FEA software on various marine structures including but not limited to: seats, fasteners, trailers, superstructures, platforms, ski pylons, hulls/decks/stringers made of fiberglass composite, aluminum or plastic.
• Determines appropriate safety margins based on sound engineering practices and appropriate regulatory standards.
• Works closely with sourcing staff and vendors in the screening, evaluation, and comparative testing of current and future raw materials.
• Employs design of experiments and various ASTM, ISO, or ABYC standardized mechanical testing to determine suitability of materials for specific applications.
• Works closely with fiberglass tooling shop technicians to gain an understanding of the open and closed molding techniques.
• Works hands-on to build multiple molded parts or production tooling molds.
• May perform some aspects of Computer Aided Design such as 3D modeling, technical drawings, component packaging, etc.

Benefits

• Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Voluntary benefits
• 401k Retirement Savings
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Bass Pro Cares Fund
• And more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees