Mechanical Engineering Co-Op

About the role

Dauch is looking for a motivated and highly organized Mechanical Engineering College Co-Op to join our team. This role provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in manufacturing engineering while working closely with Manufacturing Engineers, Engineering leadership, suppliers, and cross-functional teams. The position supports day-to-day engineering activities, project coordination, data management, continuous improvement initiatives, and new program implementation in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the ordering and follow-up of tooling, fixtures, broach bars, locators, and other manufacturing equipment.
• Communicate with suppliers and vendors through phone and email to obtain updates and resolve outstanding items.
• Assist with basic tool and fixture design using NX 3D CAD software.
• Gain exposure to manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, and basic mechanical engineering principles.
• Help develop and maintain a list of continuous improvement and future engineering projects.
• Support APEX improvement initiatives and new program implementation activities.
• Support the Manufacturing Engineering Manager with data requests, project tracking, reminders, and follow-up activities.
• Assist with ERP, control plan, and FMEA edits and updates.
• Attend engineering and cross-functional meetings and maintain accurate meeting notes and action items.
• Follow up on ECR activities with other departments to ensure action items are completed.
• Maintain organized project files and engineering documentation.
• Assist with project tracking and timing.
• Create and maintain weekly engineering reports and presentations.
• Assist with preparing presentations for Manufacturing Engineers and leadership.
• Organize system files and maintain accurate engineering documentation.
• Provide general administrative and coordination support to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager and team.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree full time in preferably Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Ability to work year-round while attending college.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Able to work a minimum of 25 hours weekly.
• Ability to understand and apply basic mechanical and manufacturing principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Basic knowledge of 3D CAD, design principles, and experience with NX 3D CAD is preferred.

About Dauch

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries—GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy—Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.