Product Development Intern

Worthington Enterprises is a designer and manufacturer of products for building, consumer, tools, outdoor living, and related markets. The Product Development Intern will support new product development, product improvement, engineering documentation, prototyping, manufacturing analysis, costing, and production issue resolution while working with engineering and manufacturing teams.

What you'll do:

• Assist with the development of new products and improvements to existing products
• Create, review, and update engineering drawings for new and existing products
• Assist with developing product dimensions, tolerances, material requirements, and other technical specifications
• Support the creation and maintenance of product specifications and engineering documentation
• Assist with prototype development, testing, evaluation, and documentation
• Work with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations to determine whether product designs can be manufactured safely, consistently, and efficiently
• Assist engineers with the design, planning, and budgeting of engineering projects
• Participate in design reviews and provide input based on manufacturing observations and collected data
• Assist with researching materials, components, manufacturing methods, and industry standards as required for product development projects
• Create and modify 2D drawings and 3D CAD models, preferably using SolidWorks
• Work directly with manufacturing personnel to understand current production methods and challenges
• Provide engineering support for day-to-day manufacturing and production issues

What they're looking for:

• Must have completed at least two years toward a college degree from a recognized accredited college or university
• Currently pursuing a degree in: + Mechanical Engineering + Manufacturing Engineering + Industrial Engineering + Engineering Technology + Mechanical Engineering Technology + Manufacturing Engineering Technology + Industrial Technology + Or another related engineering or technical field
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and technical information
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to organize multiple assignments and priorities
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Willingness to spend time on the manufacturing floor and interact directly with production employees
• Working knowledge of CAD software preferred
• Experience using SolidWorks for 3D modeling and engineering drawings preferred