Product Development Intern

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Worthington Enterprises is looking for a Product Development Intern. The intern should be comfortable working both in an office/engineering environment and directly on the manufacturing floor. This role is intended to provide hands-on engineering experience while allowing the candidate to contribute to active product development and manufacturing improvement projects.

Primary Responsibilities

Duties include a variety of tasks, including, but not limited to:

• 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.

• Use data and observations to help distinguish between equipment, material, tooling, operator, and process-related issues.
• Assist with reviewing and developing product cost information.
• Gather information related to raw materials, labor, machine time, production rates, scrap, packaging, and other manufacturing costs.
• Perform time studies or process observations when needed to support costing activities.
• Assist with comparing estimated product costs to actual manufacturing conditions.
• Organize and analyze production and costing data using Microsoft Excel or similar tools.
• Help identify opportunities to reduce product cost through material, process, tooling, or productivity improvements.
• Support engineering and operations with data collection needed for project justification and budgeting.

Required Qualifications

• 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.
• Working knowledge of CAD software preferred.
• 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.
• Experience using SolidWorks for 3D modeling and engineering drawings preferred.

Our Company is proud to have a dynamic and inclusive workforce where employees are empowered to innovate, thrive and grow. We believe that each employee’s unique strengths contribute to the success of our organization. This belief extends to how we consider our job applicants. Your talents may align with this position or other opportunities within our organization. Apply today to start unlocking your career potential with Worthington Enterprises.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in the application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment with Worthington Enterprises and need an accommodation or assistance using the careers website, please contact careers@wthg.com.

Worthington Enterprises (NYSE: WOR) is a designer and manufacturer of market-leading brands that help improve everyday life by elevating spaces and experiences. The Company operates with two primary business units: Building Products and Consumer Products.

The Building Products segment includes cooking, heating, cooling and water solutions, architectural and acoustical grid ceilings and metal framing and accessories. The Consumer Products segment provides solutions for the tools, outdoor living and celebrations categories. Product brands within the Worthington Enterprises portfolio include Balloon Time®, Bernzomatic®, Coleman® (propane cylinders), CoMet®, Elgen, Garden Weasel®, General®, HALO™, Hawkeye™, Level5 Tools®, Mag Torch®, NEXI™, Pactool International®, PowerCore™, Ragasco®, Well-X-Trol® and XLite™, among others.

Founded in 1955 as Worthington Industries, Worthington Enterprises follows a people-first Philosophy with earning money for its shareholders as its first corporate goal.  Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington Enterprises and its joint ventures employ approximately 6,000 people throughout North America and Europe.