Product Engineer Co-Op
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Job Location:
Springfield - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
POSITION SUMMARY:
Students chosen to participate in the Co-Op program will spend several weeks engaged in one or more exciting projects with members of the New Product Development (NPD) team at White River Marine Group.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Projects may include some or all of the following tasks:
- Works closely with Industrial Designers through the various stages of New Product Development.
- Provides engineering expertise in the selection of raw materials and manufacturing processes as well as structural designs and compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
- Works closely with Computer Aided Design Technicians in the preparation of fully detailed 3D CAD models for structural and hydrodynamic analysis.
- Develops and maintains databases of material properties via technical data sheets or through experimental testing.
- Performs stress analysis via FEA software on various marine structures including but not limited to: seats fasteners trailers superstructures platforms ski pylons hulls/decks/stringers made of fiberglass composite aluminum or plastic.
- Determines appropriate safety margins based on sound engineering practices and appropriate regulatory standards.
- Works closely with sourcing staff and vendors in the screening evaluation and comparative testing of current and future raw materials.
- Employs design of experiments and various ASTM ISO or ABYC standardized mechanical testing to determine suitability of materials for specific applications.
- Works closely with fiberglass tooling shop technicians to gain an understanding of the open and closed molding techniques. Works hands-on to build multiple molded parts or production tooling molds.
- May perform some aspects of Computer Aided Design such as 3D modeling technical drawings component packaging etc.
- ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum Degree Required: Working towards a four-year degree in Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or Marine Engineering from an ABET accredited institution
- Preferred Degree: Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Certificate(s) or License(s): CATIA or SOLIDWORKS certifications are a plus
- Experience: Junior or Senior level engineering student
- Overall GPA: 3.0/4.0 or higher
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITY:
- Ability to translate designs into physical mock-ups and solid or surface models using computer aided design software.
- Familiar with common power tools and equipment used for fabrication in wood metal plastic or fiberglass.
- Excellent teamwork skills.
- Independent thinker and problem solver.
- Catia experience preferred.
- Experience with finite element analysis or other physics-based simulation software preferred.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- This position is located within a comfortable office environment at White River Marine Group Headquarters in Springfield MO. Projects may be co-located in a manufacturing plant and may involve frequent liaison trips to plants or local lakes.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Regular computer work and sitting
- Occasional walking standing and lifting up to 50lbs
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Office
- Manufacturing/Plant
INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT:
Performs tasks and duties under general supervision using established procedures and innovation. Chooses from limited alternatives to resolve problems. Occasional independent judgment is required to complete work assignments. Often makes recommendations to work procedures policies and practices.
Full Time Benefits Summary:
Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise our restaurants world-class resorts and conservation attractions!
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Voluntary benefits
- 401k Retirement Savings
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick time
- Bass Pro Cares Fund
- And more!
Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race color creed religion sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity age national origin ancestry citizenship status disability veteran status genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law.
Reasonable Accommodations
Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process please visit your nearest location or contact us at
Key Skills
- APQP
- Six Sigma
- GD&T
- Root cause Analysis
- CAD
- Project Leadership
- SolidWorks
- Mechanical Engineering
- Quality Management
- Product Development
- Catia
- Manufacturing
About Company
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