Product Development Summer Intern

Job description

Product Development Summer Intern

Port Washington, NY: Hybrid

Full-Time Position: June 3rd – August 9th

Searching for an opportunity to get involved and solve real-world problems in a collaborative and professional environment? We Can Supply That!

For over 70 years Global Industrial has been an industry leader providing private label and brand name industrial equipment and supplies to businesses throughout North America. Throughout Global, we are proud to work as one team - unafraid to try something new, enabling all of us to be free to succeed. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals to supply a meaningful experience while making a difference for our customer. This is an exciting opportunity for rising Juniors and Seniors to get involved, make an impact and take steps towards a fulfilling career with Global Industrial!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist Product Development team in overseeing and managing new product introduction.
• Conduct market research, reverse engineer products, CAD, and communicate with manufacturers.
• Cross-collaborate with other departments to ensure product delivery for targeted launch dates.
• Work with Quality Control team to assist in post-launch item review and analysis for future product improvement.
• Prepare and present summary presentations of research and solutions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Rising Sophomore or Junior pursuing a degree in an engineering science program (e.g. Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, etc.)
• Able to be hands-on with products, including tasks like disassembling and troubleshooting products.
• Entry Level knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Solid analytical skills and strong organizational skills.  
• Ability to effectively communicate to all levels of the organization.
• Experience with standard MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Handle multiple activities simultaneously and ensure accurate and timely completion of tasks.
• Experience in SolidWorks and CAD are a plus.

BENEFITS:

• Gain experience with patent researching, reverse engineering, sourcing OEM/ODM products from overseas and domestic vendors, and working with PLM and PM software.
• Compensated Internship Program.
• Practical Experience with a wide variety of product development activities.
• Shadowing, mentoring and development opportunities with seasoned professionals.
• Opportunity to actively participate in networking events and company meetings.

HOW TO APPLY:

Apply today through Handshake at www.joinhandshake.com or the Global Industrial Career Site at https://careers.globalindustrial.com/.