Responsibilities

Qualifications

Overview:

• Cooperative Education Student who is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science and Engineering, other equivalent engineering degrees will be considered 
• The student works in support of the Supplier Development department by applying knowledge from academic studies
• This person will interface with purchasing, program managers, project engineers, quality engineering, test labs, materials labs, production manufacturing facilities, several internal engineering groups, and supplier personnel
• The Co-op Student works under close supervision of Supplier Development Specialists and Engineers to learn about aspects of development of Meritor’s supply base, production quality, and manufacturing processes, which they can apply in their careers after graduation

Responsibilities

Principal Responsibilities:
• Support Supplier Development personnel with program launch and supplier-related activities such as Program meetings, Technical Review meetings, APQP, PPAP, and Chronic Supplier Improvement (CSI) initiative activities
• Monitor key suppliers for quality and delivery performance
• Facilitate communication as required between the program managers, buyers, quality, engineering and supplier development personnel as it relates to supplier readiness for program launches 

• Assist in trouble shooting and problem solving with the North American supply base using tools such as 8D corrective action, 5-Why analysis and statistical methods
• Supplier/ Meritor site visits as needed

Provide hands-on support of component test and/or development in the materials laboratory as required
• Complete and present an internal project at the end of the co-op term to the Procurement Leadership Team

Core Competencies

• Builds Team Orientation

• Creates Change (Relentlessly Innovates & Improves)

• Emphasizes Customer Focus

• Promotes Core Values

• Promotes Organizational Learning

Qualifications

Education / Experience:
• Pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science and Engineering 

• Demonstrated capability and knowledge of basic mathematics, sciences, and engineering principles 

• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills, skills in PowerPoint, Excel, Mini Tab preferred 

• Understanding of vehicular drive train components and their application

Education

• •              Bachelor's Level Degree  

Areas of Study

• •              Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science and Engineering desired, other equivalent engineering programs will be considered