Product Development Co-op Student (Temporary)

About the role

GoodMorning.com is seeking a Product Development Co-op Student for a supervised, temporary placement within Consumer Product Development. The student will gain hands-on experience supporting sleep product research, product specifications, sample evaluations, testing, quality documentation, and project tracking. Working with experienced colleagues, the student will learn development processes and contribute reliable technical data, observations, and draft deliverables. Technical approvals, regulatory decisions, supplier commitments, and product release authority remain with designated employees.

What you'll do

• Researching competitor products, materials, industry trends, and manufacturing approaches, and summarizing findings for team review.
• Assisting in drafting and updating technical specifications, bills of materials, drawings, and requirement documents using approved templates.
• Supporting assigned product development tasks and milestones under supervision and escalating delays or uncertainties.
• Participating in cross-functional meetings, recording action items, and coordinating requested information through the assigned mentor.
• Assisting with competitor benchmarking, preparing test samples, and documenting observations using approved test plans.
• Conducting assigned product measurements and supervised tests; maintaining clear test records and promptly reporting unexpected or potentially unsafe results.
• Supporting preliminary issue investigation by organizing evidence, measurements, photographs, and observations for team assessment.
• Compiling customer feedback and product performance data; suggesting possible improvement opportunities for review.
• Organizing supplier samples, requests, technical responses, and product documentation under the direction of a team member.
• Maintaining assigned development trackers and assisting with basic KPI calculations, data summaries, and dashboard updates.
• Following quality, confidentiality, documentation, and safety procedures and flagging gaps for review.
• Assisting in updating risk registers and recording identified product or testing risks under supervision.
• Supporting project planning through research, progress updates, and accurate task documentation.
• Applying coursework and newly acquired skills to assigned tasks while asking questions and seeking feedback.
• Communicating observations, task status, and questions clearly to the assigned supervisor and project team.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college or university co-op program in Mechanical, Industrial, Materials, Textile/Garment Engineering, Product Design, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Eligible for an academic co-op work term; previous professional product development experience is not required.
• Coursework or student project experience collecting, organizing, or interpreting technical information.
• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; exposure to CAD or PLM is an asset.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and willingness to collaborate and learn.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow documented procedures and complete assigned work with guidance.
• Interest in consumer products, manufacturing, quality, and product innovation is an asset.

Skills

• Basic knowledge of product design or engineering concepts learned through coursework.
• Ability to organize, chart, and summarize numerical information using spreadsheets.
• Ability to record sample and supplier information accurately for team review.
• Interest in learning how material choices and manufacturing methods influence design and product quality.
• Ability to notice inconsistencies, identify basic risks, and report them to a supervisor.
• Curiosity, initiative within assigned scope, and openness to coaching and feedback.
• Foundational analytical and problem-solving skills demonstrated in schoolwork or projects.
• Team-oriented mindset and commitment to continuous learning, safety, and accurate documentation.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation
• Monthly Transportation Benefit for public transit or parking