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Come As You Are Your gender, your gods, your love life, your skin, your abilities are what we celebrate at Fittes We are progressive, open-minded and value diversity of thought as we know this is what pushes us to do things better than our competitors. If you are good at what you do and work hard, we welcome you to come as you are. Don''t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you''re excited about this role but your past experience doesn''t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways Tell us why you think you''re the right person, you may be just the candidate we are looking for. Compensation $18/hour Term Summer 2025: May - August Hybrid Model 4 days in + Thursdays WFH About Fittes At Fittes, we''re on a mission to make the mundane exciting. We elevate unloved products with fresh design, bringing a new-school approach to an old-school industry. We''re a dynamic, female-owned-and-led product design company in Toronto experiencing exciting growth. We''re a team of disruptors driven by ambition, creativity, and accountability. Collaboration, humility, and intentionality define our work environment, and our team''s results speak for themselves. Curious about our work? We started with the first modular air register that customizes to any surface, but we''re quickly expanding into new product categories. We''re bootstrappers building something extraordinary and long-lasting, both for our team and customers. See more on our Glassdoor, Instagram and website The Opportunity As a Product Engineer Co-op, you''ll be at the core of our Product Department''s successfueling teamwork, sparking innovation, and bringing big ideas to life. This is your chance to dive into market research, create SolidWorks designs, and play a key role in shaping and launching exciting new products.You''ll collaborate with talented designers and engineers, tackle meaningful projects, and take the lead on developing a product from concept to prototype. By the end of your term, you''ll present your achievements and show how your work has shaped our vision. If you''re organized, creative, and ready to take on a challenge, this is your chance to turn ideas into action and leave your mark on our product journey. Learning Objectives: Improve SolidWorks Skills (overall). Design for Manufacturing (DFM): Gain real-world experience designing for specific manufacturing methods, including sheet metal, and injection molding. Technical Documentation: Learn to create professional production drawings using GD&T standards and reliable operating procedures. Professional Growth: Develop project management and collaboration skills that align with career goals. What you''ll be doing: Product Development [30%] + Support product development from concept to final product on various projects. + Assist with technical documents for external parties. + Assist with operating and maintaining a 3D printer. + Assist with developing and executing test plans of products. + Provide cross-departmental support throughout product launches. + Propose design and testing solutions based on researched data and thorough understanding of product goals. Team Building [10%] + Communicate School Requirements: Ensure compliance with co-op program expectations, documenting requirements and providing timely assistance or reviews. + Actively participate in weekly team meetings by presenting progress and understanding how the department is performing against targets. + Work with the product team to refine concepts, execute product development, identify opportunities, streamline workflows and improve existing processes. + Follow the existing documentation process and provide continuous improvement suggestions as needed. + Complete and thoroughly understand any all training modules Product Realization [10%] + Maintain a deep understanding of the product team''s long-term goals and provide proactive support to achieve them. + Analyze customer reviews/ratings to understand customer perception of products. + Diagnose product defects, providing comprehensive troubleshooting support to other departments. This includes identifying root causes and developing a minimum of two solutions. + Support quality assurance initiatives such as SOP documentation and assessing prototypes for accuracy of manufacturing. Leadership + Brand + Values [10%] + Demonstrate company values through inspirational leadership and by leading by example. + Use the ''issue, three options, and best solution'' mindset to make decisions and prevent delays. + Exhibit a growth mindset and resilience in the face of challenges and uncertainty. + Practice mindful, timely communication to ensure clarity and transparency. + Embrace failure as a learning opportunity and address challenges openly. You''re a good fit if you: + Have knowledge of design process, product development, testing, and market research processes. + Familiarity with compliance requirements for co-op programs. + Familiarity using hand tools (e.g. screwdriver, box-cutter, hammer, etc) + Experience with SolidWorks for design and modeling projects. + Familiarity with product development processes, including research, prototyping, and testing. + Demonstrated ability to conduct market research and summarize findings effectively. + Exposure to manufacturing processes such as sheet metal and injection molding is an asset. + Proficiency in using tools like Google Suite, Slack, and 3D printing technologies. + Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. + Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with a proactive and creative approach to problem-solving. + Have the following tech stack: SolidWorks 3D Printing Google Suite Slack Keyshot (bonus). Your Superpowers: + Attention to detail + Collaboration + Data literacy + Analytical creativity + Problem solving + Improving business processes + Quality focus What''s in it for you? We''re not for everybody and we like it that way. If mediocrity isn''t your jam, here''s what we can offer you in return for your hard work and discipline: + Joining a high performing, fast-growing team driven by ambition + Super-immersive learning environment and the opportunity to develop your career with us, if you can keep up + We''re committed to a hybrid structure + Open concept, bright, dog-friendly office vibe (our furry friends can''t wait to meet you) + Strict ''No email/slack on phones'' policy and ''No email/slack outside of office hours'' policywe value our personal time and are committed to protecting this for our team members. + Fully stocked kitchen with snacks and fresh fruit Location Toronto, Ontario (Hybrid) Department Canada Product Employment Type Fixed Term - Full Time Minimum Experience Entry-level Compensation $18/hr