Engineering Co-Op-Fall 2026 at WLS Fabricating Company – Highland Heights, Ohio

We are looking for Mechanical Engineering students in their Junior or Senior year, with a strong interest in Manufacturing. As a small company, projects will have a wide breadth including: 3D/2D modeling, tooling design, lean manufacturing/continuous improvement projects, CNC programming, quoting and bill of material work. Co-ops/Interns must have strong communication skills and be comfortable interfacing with external (customers and suppliers) and internal parties (engineers, operators and management). It is a great opportunity to be directly involved with the manufacturing processes, while both developing their experiential skill sets and providing direct value to the company.

• Create 3-D models and 2-D drawings
• Design tooling and setups
• Build customer quotes and bills of material
• Assist with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement projects
• Assist with ERP software upgrade on the shop floor from Vantage 5.2 to Epicor 10
• Communicate and collaborate with internal (operators, engineers, management) and external parties (customers and vendors)
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Maintain high quality in line with customer specifications
• Follow all company safety and operations policies

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3rd/4th year Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering
• Experience with CNC programming and reading blue prints
• Ability to use measurement tools, including calipers and micrometers
• Basic experience with shop tools
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Motivation to learn and develop with WLS