Mechanical Engineer Co-op/Intern (Marine Manufacturing)

Location: Onsite in Lowell, Michigan, United States. Relocation is available. Full-time schedule of 40 or more hours per week is required.

Salary: $18.00–$27.00 per hour.

Company

hirify.global is a global marine company, and Navico Group designs and manufactures electrical components and power management systems for marine, recreational vehicle, emergency vehicle, specialty vehicle, and industrial markets.

What you will do

• Support the mechanical design of systems and components for the recreational boating industry.
• Assist with validation test plans, testing, data reduction, failure analysis, and technical reporting.
• Complete time studies and support process improvement and labor-balancing activities.
• Use CAD software, including SolidWorks, for engineering work.
• Contribute to problem-solving, cost reduction, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Consult with suppliers, customers, and internal departments to develop solutions.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in a bachelor's degree program majoring in engineering.
• At least second-semester sophomore standing with 48 completed credits.
• Availability to work full-time for a full co-op term or during summer 2027.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, communication skills, interpersonal skills, and basic Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to enroll in a formalized university co-op program is preferred.

Nice to have

• Boating, fishing, or marine industry experience.
• Creative ability and a dependable, self-motivated approach to learning.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on learning alongside experienced engineering professionals.
• Supportive, collaborative environment focused on real-world project work.
• Feedback and performance reviews throughout the assignment.
• Opportunities to contribute to projects supporting marine and mobile industry products.