Hutchinson Co-op
Nick
Experience Information
Employer: Hutchinson
Job Title: GVSU Co-op
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Received Credit: Yes
Paid: Yes
Abroad: No
Description of the Organization
Multiple groups: GM FORD Chrysler etc. -The size is around 20 people per team -Prototype room -Production -Test lab -Vehicle Lab
Description of the Tasks/Projects Completed
-Prototyping Lab production --Testing and creation of Rubber parts to have the correct properties of the rubber/plastic -Validation Lab -- Testing of multiple parts for characterization and properties of the fluid in said parts --Multi-directional ultimate testing -GM Team --Fixture Creation --DFMEA creation --Design improvement --Development meetings
Skills/Knowledge Gained Through The Experience
-Manufacturing Process -Testing procedure -Validation testing -Methodology for improvement -Problem-solving skills -Ethics -Economics -Project Management
Favorite Part of the Experience
-Hands-on experience with the parts and the creation of said parts. As well as the methodology on how things are done through experience.
How the Experience Influenced Future Career Goals
Has given me a better understanding of the engineering production, design and manufacturing thought processes and will allow me to do better in my engineering future
Internship Format
In Person