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Where is the work:
On-Site (5 days)
Job Summary
The Product Management Co-op will support the Air-Cooled Chillers team in Grand Rapids by contributing to key customer-facing and business-critical initiatives. This role will provide hands-on experience across product management, new product development (NPD), commercial support tools, voice of customer (VOC) activities, and strategic planning.
The co-op will work closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, sales, finance, and manufacturing to help drive execution on core projects. This individual will also serve as a liaison between the product management team and the shop floor, helping identify improvement opportunities and supporting the translation of operational needs into future investment recommendations.
This role is designed for a student who is interested in gaining broad exposure to product management within a manufacturing and customer-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support product management initiatives tied to core customer-facing projects, including new product development efforts, pricing tool enhancements, and related commercial programs
- Assist with project coordination, tracking deliverables, and maintaining alignment across cross-functional stakeholders
- Help gather, organize, and synthesize market, customer, and competitive inputs to support product and business decisions
- Support Voice of Customer (VOC) activities by collecting feedback, summarizing themes, and helping translate customer insights into actionable recommendations
- Contribute to strategy refresh efforts through research, data organization, and preparation of presentation materials
- Represent the product management team in identifying shop floor improvement opportunities and help communicate those opportunities into business cases or investment needs
- Partner with manufacturing and operations teams to better understand process constraints, efficiency opportunities, and capability gaps
- Assist in development of internal presentations, reports, dashboards, and business updates for leadership and cross-functional teams
- Support analysis related to product positioning, pricing, product roadmap planning, and portfolio priorities
- Participate in team meetings and cross-functional reviews to gain exposure to product lifecycle management and business decision-making
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, marketing, supply chain, operations, or a related field
- Strong academic performance and interest in product management, manufacturing, and commercial strategy
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work across functions and build relationships with both office and manufacturing teams
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Self-motivated, curious, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Interest in HVAC, engineered products, manufacturing, or industrial business environments
- Experience with data analysis, market research, or project coordination
- Familiarity with product development processes or manufacturing operations
- Experience using Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools is a plus
Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:
$25.50
Compensation Type:
Hourly
Incentive Eligible:
No
Sales Commission Eligible:
No
Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.
Thrive at work and at home:
- Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
- Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
- Paid time off includes up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
- 401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.
Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations
Safety Sensitive Role:
Yes
The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.
