Project Management Co-Op

Hunter Engineering Company•Bridgeton, MO

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Looking to build your career with a company that values innovation , stability , and people ? Join our dedicated team as a Project Management 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. Were proud to be recognized as a Best Places to Work finalist by the St. Louis Business Journal for four consecutive years (2022 2025) 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 youre ready to join a team thats shaping the future of automotive service, read on. As a Project Management Co-Op, you will work with project managers on cutting-edge new product development projects gaining exposure to strategic level initiatives, design & business aspects of development, and expansive cross departmental collaboration. This position is for a Summer & Fall 2026 Co-Op, with a start date of June 2026 and an end date of December 2026.

Requirements

Minimum 2.5 GPA (must be on resume)
Major study in Project Management, Mechanical/Electrical/Manufacturing Engineering, Computer Science, or Business Administration preferred
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Working knowledge of Smartsheet preferred
Strong critical thinking and positive attitude

Responsibilities

Monitor & follow up on specific tasks as directed by Project Manager
Take notes at certain meetings to report back to Project Manager
Work with the Project Manager on detailed assessments of particular tasks, resources, or risks
Harmonize formatting and perform first passes of critical PowerPoint presentations (Exit Reviews, Leadership Updates)
Assist with meeting scheduling and preparation of rooms for formal meetings
Perform data entry in Smartsheet & Resource Management and report on any uncovered risks or opportunities
Manage collection, trialing, implementation, notification, and version control of NPD improvements
Ensure consistency in look & feel, terminology, etc. across all NPD documents & assets
Ensure data quality for Portfolio Smartsheet assets
Analyze accrued schedule data for valuable insights: task patterns that can be translated into std work packages, typical areas where iterations are required and # of iterations, tasks that are typically behind/ahead of schedule, etc.
Experimentation and implementation of unexplored but available Smartsheet & Resource Management features like sophisticated automated workflows
Occasionally support Product Improvement Engineering with potential fixture design (or related) work
Additional duties as assigned.