Branded Products Intern

SUMMARY:  

This position is an engineering-focused Branded Products Intern to support our team in product design, project management, and process optimization. This role offers hands-on experience in small-scale design projects, margin analysis, and business case development, while also assisting our sales team with organization and optimization initiatives.

WAGE TYPE:  Hourly

FLSA Exemption: Non-exempt

LENGTH OF ASSIGNMENT/INTERNSHIP:  Full-time hours – summer; Part-time hours - school year.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assist in Product Improvement Features (PIFs) and small design projects
• Collect and analyze engineering data
• Conduct margin reviews to assess product profitability
• Coordinate sample processing, material movements, and shipment
• Create and refine installation instructions for new and existing products
• Design and analyze in Pro/Engineer or SolidWorks
• Support running parts and reviewing product performance
• Work in Microsoft Excel to process monthly invoices
• Assist sales team with organization and optimization
• Develop business cases for new projects, analyzing feasibility and potential impact
• Design and conduct manufacturing trials
• Could potentially come in contact with hazardous chemicals
• Any other tasks as required fulfilling Lincoln Industries’ Beliefs and Drivers

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE:

• Reports to: Branded Products Segment Manager

QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted for the expected levels of education and experience required.

Education and/or Experience:

Expected: Applicants must be currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree.

Preferred: Engineering Major

Communication Skills:

• Must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language.

Other Skills:

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Must have strong technical capabilities.
• Must have excellent technical/business writing skills.
• Candidates must be able to work both independently and, in a team, oriented environment.
• Must be a self-starter and able to ask questions to complete assignments on-time and with attention to detail.
• Work hours are flexible to accommodate class schedule.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.