About the role#
This is a hands-on, high-ownership co-op for an engineering student. You will report to our Product Engineer and help launch new products and expand existing lines. The work is split between manufacturing support and product development. You will be responsible for keeping launches moving by updating models, validating samples, building test fixtures, and preparing production packages. This is an execution-first role where priorities move quickly.
What you'll do#
- Update SolidWorks models and drawings accurately and on deadline.
- Export and deliver production packages.
- Validate manufacturing samples against drawings and quality control metrics.
- Review and update product assets including dimension sheets, file exports, and quality documentation.
- Support quality and engineering specification documentation.
- Research industry and regulatory standards to propose test methods.
- Design and build test fixtures, install products, and execute test plans.
- Complete dimension verifications and prototype assessments.
- Operate and maintain the 3D printer.
- Research gaps in the assortment and the competitive landscape.
- Answer technical questions from Brand and CX teams.
- Document model standards and help build quality-control standards.
- Log development work weekly for SR&ED.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a 4th or 5th year Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering co-op student (local 3rd-year students are encouraged to apply).
- Availability from January to August 2027.
- Confidence in SolidWorks and experience creating or reading mechanical drawings in a work term, design team, or project.
- Experience running tests or lab experiments and documenting results with controlled variables.
- Hands-on work experience with hand tools and prototypes.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities against real deadlines.
- Curiosity and the ability to ask why.
Location & details#
- Location: Toronto, Ontario.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January to August).
- Work Modality: Hybrid (4 days in-office, Thursdays remote).
- Compensation: $18 per hour.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
About Fittes
Fittes produces modular building materials and interior finishes. The company started in 2016 and maintains headquarters in Toronto. It employs 35 people across two locations in Canada and the United States. Its primary product is a customizable vent system designed for use with wall or flooring materials.
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