Manufacturing Engineering Prototype Co-Op (2026) (Saginaw, MI, US)

The Student Program at Nexteer Automotive offers high‑potential students meaningful opportunities to apply classroom learning in a professional environment while gaining hands‑on experience and valuable industry exposure. Learn more about our student program and career opportunities at Nexteer by visiting www.nexteer.com/careers.

This position will allow the Student to assist with prototype builds and pre-launch activities for innovative programs.  Position will include troubleshooting and supporting the facility build requirements.  Student would interface with engineering, material coordinators, expediters, & the hourly workforce. In this position, the Student will have the opportunity to work with upper-level management and enhance their leadership skills. Student would be asked to complete other miscellaneous tasks as they arise. 

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Assist supervisor with any administrative work
• Work with engineering on any plant floor build issues
• Support Operations with any facility issues / projects
• Assist with any assembly or plant projects design
• Support Health & Safety Culture

Requirements:

• Candidate must be pursuing an engineering degree in electrical or mechanical
• Candidate must be able to work 20-32 hours during Fall and Winter semesters
  • Up to 40 in the summer
• Must have cumulative 2.7 GPA
• Must be a full-time student (12 or more credits) during Fall and Winter semesters.
• Candidate must have right to work in the US and not require current or future sponsorship

Equal Opportunity Employer Disabled/Minorities/Veterans/Women

VEVRAA Federal Contractor

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