About the role#
This Co-Op program offers students the chance to work on projects involving fiberglass and aluminum boats. You will join the New Product Development team at White River Marine Group to gain hands-on experience in marine engineering.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with Industrial Designers throughout the product development stages.
- Provide engineering input on material selection, manufacturing processes, and structural design.
- Work with CAD Technicians to prepare 3D models for structural and hydrodynamic analysis.
- Perform stress analysis using FEA software on components like hulls, decks, trailers, and seating.
- Develop and maintain databases for material properties.
- Partner with sourcing staff and vendors to screen and test raw materials.
- Use design of experiments and standardized mechanical testing to verify material suitability.
- Assist fiberglass tooling shop technicians with open and closed molding techniques.
- Build molded parts and production tooling molds manually.
- Create 3D models, technical drawings, and manage component packaging.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a four-year Mechanical, Aerospace, or Marine Engineering program at an ABET accredited institution.
- Junior or Senior standing with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Ability to translate designs into physical mock-ups and 3D models.
- Familiarity with common power tools and fabrication equipment.
- Strong teamwork skills and the ability to solve problems independently.
- A Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
- Experience with CATIA, SOLIDWORKS, or physics-based simulation software is a plus.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid, on-site position located in Springfield, Missouri.
- Work takes place in both office and manufacturing plant environments.
- Projects may require travel to manufacturing plants or local lakes.
About Bass Pro Shops
Bass Pro Shops is an outdoor retailer founded in 1972 by Johnny Morris. Based in Springfield, Missouri, the company operates over 150 retail locations across North America. It specializes in fishing, hunting, camping, and outdoor recreation equipment. The firm also owns the White River Marine Group and manages several nature resorts. It currently employs more than 10,001 people.
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