Engineering - Co-op Student - Advance Molding Solution

Job summary

The student will support the Advanced Molding Solutions manager with injection molding engineering, tooling development, and process optimization. They will also assist in technical project execution, data analysis, and documentation within a regulated manufacturing environment.

Job details

Design Engineering - Co-op Student Sterling Industries –Barrie, ON Job Type: Co-op - 4 month About the Company Sterling Industries is a fast-growing North American based contract manufacturer and assembler of medical devices and sub-components. We help clients deliver successful products by providing scaled production, design-for-manufacturing expertise, supplier consolidation and other critical value chain services. POSITION OBJECTIVE: The Engineering Co-op Student – Advanced Molding Solutions (AMS) will report to and support the Manager – Advanced Molding Solutions in injection molding engineering, tooling, process optimization, technical project execution, and Business Development support. The role provides hands-on exposure to DFM/DFA, mold and tooling reviews, molding trials, data analysis, documentation, and continuous improvement activities in a regulated manufacturing environment. MAJOR DUTIES: * Support the AMS Manager with day-to-day technical and project activities related to injection molding, tooling, and process development. * Assist with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) reviews for molded components, tooling concepts, and customer opportunities. * Support mold and tooling design reviews, including review of part geometry, gate/ejection concepts, cooling, material selection, and manufacturability considerations. * Assist with mold flow / molding simulation activities, data preparation, results review, and documentation, as assigned. * Support injection molding trials, process characterization, DOE activities, scientific molding studies, and troubleshooting. * Collect, analyze, and summarize molding data such as cycle time, scrap, process parameters, dimensional results, and trial outcomes. * Assist with MQTS / rapid tooling and prototyping activities, including candidate part assessment, insert/tooling coordination, trial support, and documentation. * Support tooling quotations, BOM and cost analysis, cycle-time estimates, and technical inputs for Business Development opportunities. * Assist with PPAP, FMEA, APQP, validation, work instructions, reports, and other technical documentation as applicable. * Support root cause investigations and continuous improvement initiatives related to molding, tooling, quality, and productivity. * Participate in cross-functional project meetings and coordinate actions with Engineering, QA, Operations, PMO, suppliers, and Business Development. * Maintain organized project records and complete assigned work in accordance with Sterling procedures, ISO 13485, FDA, and applicable customer requirements. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: Engineering, QA, Operations, PMO, Business Development POSITION REQUIREMENTS: * Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechatronics, or related discipline. * Strong interest in injection molding, tooling, manufacturing engineering, and product industrialization. * Hands-on and self-motivated with strong problem-solving abilities. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and collaboratively within cross-functional teams. * Experience with SolidWorks or other CAD software is preferred. * Knowledge of engineering drawings, GD&T, DFM/DFA, and manufacturing processes is an asset. * Exposure to injection molding, mold design, mold flow simulation, SPC, or scientific molding is an asset. * Experience with Excel and engineering data analysis is preferred. * Experience in a manufacturing or regulated environment is considered an asset. REPORTS TO: AMS – Manager

What you’ll do

The student will support the Advanced Molding Solutions manager with injection molding engineering, tooling development, and process optimization. They will also assist in technical project execution, data analysis, and documentation within a regulated manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechatronics engineering. Strong problem-solving abilities and an interest in injection molding and manufacturing processes are required.

Listed skills

• Process Optimization · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• SolidWorks · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Injection molding
• Tooling
• Process optimization
• DFM
• DFA
• SolidWorks
• CAD
• Data analysis
• Scientific molding
• DOE
• PPAP
• FMEA
• APQP
• GD&T
• Manufacturing engineering
• Troubleshooting
• Tooling Design
• Mold Flow Analysis
• Mold Design
• Project Implementation
• Data Preprocessing
• Medical Devices
• Self-Motivation
• Computer-Aided Design
• Advanced Product Quality Planning
• Data Analysis
• Cost Benefit Analysis
• Business Development
• Communication
• Continuous Improvement Process
• SolidWorks (CAD)
• Cycle Time Variation
• Design For Manufacturability
• Engineering Drawings
• Failure Mode And Effects Analysis
• Geometry
• Industrialization
• Injection Molding
• ISO 13485 Standard
• Problem Solving
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Manufacturing Processes
• Material Selection
• Mechatronics
• Molding (Manufacturing Process)
• Operations
• Production Part Approval Process
• Process Development
• Process Optimization
• Prototyping

Job areas

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Engineering Co-Op/Intern
• Molding Process Engineer
• Industrial and Production Engineers
• Chemical Engineers

More jobs from Sterling Industries