Mechanical Engineering Intern - Summer 2024

Company: Springs Window Fashions
Location: Middleton
Posted on: November 17, 2023

Job Description:

Description

Mechanical Engineering Internship - Summer 2024

The Best Experience Company

Our tagline is "The Best Experience Company." More than just a set of words, it represents the essence of who we are at Springs Window Fashions. As North America's premier window covering company, we're committed to creating the Best Experience for our associates, consumers and end users, business partners, and communities. We want you to join our team of passionate self-starters who believe the world is full of Best Experience opportunities. So, if you're excited about the thought of a Best Experience career with a team focused on creating Best Experiences for all, we want to hear from you!

Internship Overview

Springs Window Fashions is looking for a motivated and hardworking individual to join our Engineering Team! The Mechanical Engineering Internship provides an exciting opportunity to assist the team with project support while providing valuable work experience related to your chosen field of study. Our paid internship program is known for having in-depth, challenging project work with cross-functional teams, as well as professional development, job shadowing and other growth opportunities.

Internship Projects and Responsibilities

• Join New Product Development (NPD) project teams and support specific NPD projects:
  • Product design
  • Engineering calculations
  • Creation of product test plan
  • Author test procedure
  • Build and assemble prototypes
  • Functionally test product
    
    What Spring's Best Experience Means for You
    
    Setting the bar so high means our work is never done. Springs Window Fashions offers incredible opportunities to develop the skills you'll need to be successful in a fast-paced consumer products company. You'll also be provided with several perks and benefits as a member of the Springs team:
    
    • Newly renovated corporate headquarters (including on-site fitness center)
    • Exposure to other roles and functions within SWF
    • Career advancement opportunities
    • Regular interaction with multiple functional areas and with others at all levels within the organization, from production to senior leadership
    • Paid on-the-job training; in-depth product knowledge sessions via online courses, live online classes, and live sessions
      
      Requirements
      
      What We're Looking For
      
      • Previous internship experience in relevant function preferred
      • Pursuing a 4-year degree with preferred current standing of Sophomore/Junior level
      • Mechanical Engineering Major Preferred
      • Proficient computer skills Microsoft Office
      • Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
      • Strong communication skills (verbal, written and attention to detail)
      • Positive attitude and eagerness to learn
        
        How We Work to Deliver a Best Experience: Our Behavioral Competencies
        
        • Ensures Accountability- Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments
        • Drive Engagement- Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives
        • Instill Trust- Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
        • Drive Results- Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances
        • Consumer/Customer Focus- Building strong customer relationships and delivering on customer-centric solutions
        • Critical Thinking- Making Sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems
        • Being Resilient- Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations
        • Optimize Work Processes- Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement

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