Industrial Design Intern Calphalon
Newell Rubbermaid —
Atlanta, GA
Reference Code: 1300299
Paid Internship! A housing stipend is available for students needing to relocate for the summer!
Newell Rubbermaid is a global marketer of consumer and commercial products that touch the lives of people where they live, work and play. We are committed to building consumer and commercial Brands That MatterTM while leveraging the benefits of being one company: shared expertise, operating efficiencies, and a culture of innovation. Our globally recognized brands include Sharpie, Paper Mate, DYMO, EXPO, Waterman, Parker, Rolodex, IRWIN, LENOX, Rubbermaid, Graco, Calphalon, Goody, and Teutonia.
The success of our company starts with our people. Newell Rubbermaid's Summer Internship Program is an important element of our strategy to provide a diverse pool of talent for critical projects and entry level hire. Our offering includes a dedicated manager and mentor to outline clear assignments and provide direction throughout the summer; challenging and exciting projects and works assignments; volunteer and social activities to build intern community and professional development; visibility to key leaders in the company; and the opportunity to experience our everyday life at Newell Rubbermaid.
Calphalon, a division of Newell Rubbermaid located in Atlanta, GA and is a leading manufacturer and distributor of kitchen housewares. The position of industrial designer co-op is responsible to work in a cross-functional team environment assisting the Manager, R&D - Design, from concept to finished product. Develop and design concepts for new products and product lines. Project may be independent from the Manager, R&D - Design and focused on short-term deliverables. Work with freehand sketches as well as CAD models in both 2D and 3D, using programs such as Adobe Illustrator, Solidworks, or Pro-E. Prototype design concepts to demonstrate their appearance and evaluate functionality. Reports to the Sr, Industrial Designer.
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Assisting the NPD team on the research element of product development
· Work closely with the product development teams under the direction of the Sr. Industrial Designer in the development process.
· Refine designs in Solidworks or Pro-E platforms.
· Create concept renderings in Keyshot.
· Prototyping / modeling of design concepts. Assist in prototype development (Z-Corp, Eden, painting, etc.)
· Support the design team in general where necessary.
Qualifications This position requires one to be enrolled in an Industrial Design, at the respective University. Must have two years of course work completed towards an Industrial Design degree. Must be familiar with Microsoft Software, Including Adobe Illustrator. Ideally have some experience on Alias or Pro-E Knowledge of the housewares industry a plus. Strong interest in culinary arts also preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
? Consumer Products Industry Experience Newell Rubbermaid and its Business Units are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. M/F/D/V are encouraged to apply.