Co-Op Engineering - Manufacturing (Student Opportunity for Summer 2026)

At NMG Aerospace Engineering Co-Op students are an integral part of the Engineering staff and are provided with tasks that are both technically challenging and educationally stimulating. Under guidance of the senior engineering staff, the students will be assigned to teams associated with ongoing production, New Product Introduction, and Research & Development programs.  NMG’s Co-Op program includes a comprehensive onboarding series to help students acclimate to not only engineering but the business side of NMG.

Job Summary:

Engineering Co-Op students are an integral part of the Engineering staff and are provided with tasks that are both technically challenging and educationally stimulating. Under guidance of the senior engineering staff, the students will be assigned to teams associated with ongoing production, New Product Introduction, and Research & Development programs.  NMG’s Co-Op program includes a comprehensive onboarding series to help students acclimate to not only engineering but the business side of NMG.

Essential Job Functions:

• Preparation and modification of engineering drawings and 3D models using computer-aided systems such as Inventor, CATIA, and AutoCAD.
• Support of component and full-scale test activities
• Interface with internal organizations such as manufacturing, quality, and purchasing, as well as l customers and suppliers.
• Works with engineering personnel to design, assemble, test, and fabricate products, gather and perform data analysis.
• Prepares standard reports/documentation to communicate test results and completes basic tasks on engineering documentation.

Additional Duties:

• Provide support for Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, companywide.
• Other duties, reporting, special assignments, or projects as needed and assigned.
• Must remain current with, and complete all required training as assigned.
• Must adhere to Company Corporate EHS Policy and department, occupation, and task specific safety protocols, including but not limited to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.

Qualifications:

• Strong written, verbal, analytical, mechanical, and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics.
• Goal-oriented team player able to work with minimal supervision.
• Able to work under-time sensitive deadlines.
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• 3.0 GPA or higher
• Must submit to and satisfactorily pass any pre-employment screening required for employment with the Company.
• Must take medical exams required by law, in conjunction with occupation specific activities, the physical work environment, and ongoing industrial hygiene sampling results.
• Depending on assignment, may be required to use stairs, remain upright and/or seated for prolonged timeframes, intermittently reposition the body per various tasks performed, and use various tools and work-related supplies.
• May be required to perform manual lifting activities, not to exceed a 40lb lift performed by one individual.

Education:

• Must be a currently enrolled student pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, must have completed sophomore year criteria from an ABET accredited college or university.