Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op
Company: Hunter Engineering Company
Location: Durant
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Looking to build your career
with a company that values innovation , stability , and people ?
Join our dedicated team as an Engineering Co-Op in Durant,
Mississippi ! 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. We’re 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. This position
is for a Summer/Fall 2026 Co-Op, with a start date of May 2026 and
running through the fall semester. If you’re ready to join a team
that’s shaping the future of automotive service, read on. As an
Engineering Co-Op , you will recognize, design, and implement plant
improvements utilizing 3D CAD software and hands-on approach. This
position gives co-ops the opportunity to take design projects from
concept to fully implemented solution, along with gaining
experience in manufacturing processes and analysis. What You’ll Do:
Recognize, design, and implement plant improvements utilizing 3D
CAD software and a hands-on approach; create or update work
instructions for use in production; create design plans; prepare
time studies; process mapping. Fabrication and design of racks,
fixtures, and other components using 3D CAD Software Creo.
Construction of designed projects using basic machine shop and
welding skills. Participate in the 6S program, and update job
safety analysis. Daily tasks as assigned can include titration
analysis; air reports; utilization tracking reports; inventory
counts; velocity measurements of welding intake and exhaust
ventilation systems; data collection on machine performance and
operations usage. Utilization of 2D AutoCAD LT. Factory Logix
Start-up support Review/optimize existing preventive maintenance
plans; assist in the rollout of a new CMMS; review assets and
recommend spare part inventory adjustments to manage risks. What
You’ll Bring: Pursing Industrial, mechanical, or electrical
engineering or other related degrees at an accredited college or
university. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software
(Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). A high level of integrity, a
strong work ethic, the ability to work independently, and a
commitment to maintaining the company’s core values and culture.
Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Evidence of professional maturity, self-confidence, and executive
presence. What We Offer: Hands-on experience Housing is provided
for our co-ops per semester, based on co-op needs. Real-world
experience Off-campus team bonding/appreciate event. Join us in our
mission to ‘Align People and Innovation to Drive Excellence!’ Make
Lives Better Together Take Pride in the Extraordinary Define the
Standard Hunter Engineering does not provide immigration-related
sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if you
will need immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT) now or
in the future.
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