Co-op Student Engineer (PEY Program)

At Deco Automotive, company culture is central to the work experience. Employees at Deco enjoy many different company benefits including:
•    A great work experience with a diverse and dedicated workforce
•    A strong focus on safety and health and wellness (fitness membership discounts, subsidized cafeteria, and year-round access to a private park)
•    Two (2) paid personal days
•    Team appreciation lunches and events
•    Continuous Improvement and Development Culture

This 12 month (August – August) Co-op position will work together as part of our team to develop skills through a learning process while assisting our various department on a number small project and designated in-plant duties. Data collection, analyses and suggesting improvement, is a key function of this role.  Specific work will be selected based on the candidate’s experiences and area of interest, as well as current project requirements within the engineering department.

• Currently enrolled as a third or fourth year undergraduate student in an accredited post-secondary mechanical or industrial engineering program
• Theoretical knowledge of product/machine design techniques, practical experience is a benefit
• Theoretical knowledge of manufacturing processes (Progressive Stamping, Hydroforming, Robotic Welding, CNC Machining), practical experience is a benefit
• Knowledge of CAD software (CATIA, AutoCad, Solidworks),
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Strong technical and computer skills, specifically in Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to multitask effectively and have good time management skills

• Perform ergonomics evaluation of work stations (cycle time analysis, work flow analysis)
• Evaluate and identify best paths for internal material flow 
• Participate in the design of various mechanical parts/tools
• Support Deco’s Jr/Sr Manufacturing Engineers in their duties 
• Keeping appropriate records of all pertinent work being assigned
• Assist in development of engineering department procedures related to design and electronic design database. Maintain strict adherence to company and engineering department regulations and procedures
• Participate in Continuous Improvement and assists in it’s implementation on an ongoing basis
• Other duties as may be required

• Work with minimal supervision
• Work within the guidelines of the Deco Associate Handbook
• Ability to lift and carry up to 35 lbs
• Ability to work in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Ability to work, on occasion, outside standard working hours (weekends, off-shifts)
• Ability to use industrial assembly equipment (when instructed)
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively within a Team Environment and be a positive contributing member of that team in solution development and implementation
• Accepts personal responsibility to plan and conduct their work safely in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act as well as company policies and guidelines
• Responsible for good housekeeping in your area