Co-op Manufacturing Engineer

Gain Real Life Engineering  Experience with  Altec!

Building on over 90 years of growth and success, Altec specializes in the design, manufacture, sale, and service of aerial devices, digger derricks, cranes, and specialty equipment, supporting customers in over 100 countries throughout the world.  Altec is an innovative, financially sound company that is leading the industry and setting the standard of excellence.

Join the thousands who have made Altec their career decision!

Altec is currently recruiting Engineering Co-ops for a one semester commitment, from  July - December 2022.  Positions are located at the Altec Osceola, Iowa facility.  Altec provides a competitive hourly wage. Sponsorships are not available.

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To catch a glimpse inside the Altec Osceola Body Plant - check out this Production Video: Altec Osceola

 Qualifications:

Pursuing Engineering degree in one of the following majors:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Agricultural Engineering

Completion of Dynamics & Statics Classes  preferred.

Potential Responsibilities:

Co-ops will be placed into the manufacturing group and treated like full-time associates.  They will have projects assigned by the managers and work side by side full-time associates. Lead and participate in Lean/Continuous Improvement events.

Manufacturing Co-ops will be focused on implementing lean manufacturing principles.  Altec utilizes the RCI(Rapid Continuous Improvement or KAIZEN) process to implement change.  The co-ops will be members and leaders of these teams throughout the 6 months at Altec.  In addition to RCI’s, major projects will be assigned such as:

• Layout of a plant to add additional machinery (lasers, press brake and lathe)
• Improving efficiencies in the fiberglass plant through RCI events, design changes and rearranging the layout of the facility.

• Member of a new product development team assisting in the design of a new product

• Testing- strain gauge and structural testing of a new design
• Supporting production on prototype units after the initial design has been completed
• Participating in a project with another full time engineer which consists of redesigning an entire hydraulic system for a current design.

• Lead design/development and coordinate through manufacturing launch.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with cutting-edge composite materials and processes.
• Keep current on new materials and processing.
• Composite supplier development: Direct raw material and project in/outsourcing.
• Project and Engineer Management: Responsibly manage time and project schedule.

Altec Industries, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Altec strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.