Industrial Design NPD Intern

Location

Sterling, IL | United States

Job description

WAHL EMPOWERS PEOPLE TO BE THEIR BEST!

Wahl Clipper Corporation, a global manufacturer of branded Consumer and Professional products, has an exciting opportunity for a Industrial Design NPD Intern at our Global Headquarters in Sterling, Illinois.

The Industrial Design intern must be a self-starter, motivated to learn and ask questions, and able to meet multiple deadlines regarding creating and prototyping designs. This individual must excel at free hand sketching, computer aided design, and building prototypes. They must have basic engineering skills in order to ensure manufacturability of the designs created.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, Keyshot
• Knowledge of digital sketching software.
• Working knowledge CAD software, Rhino preferred
• Working knowledge of human factors and ergonomics.
• Rapid development of prototypes. Both rough foam and high finish presentation models.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to clearly articulate ideas and thought process.
• Understand the unique perspectives of Marketing, Engineering, and Operations.
• Have passion for creating innovative products to satisfy end user needs.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Current undergraduate student or recently graduated from an accredited university
• Strong visual communication skills, both quick hand and digital sketching, and rendering.
• Evaluate end users, and competitive products to develop cutting edge designs.
• Comfortable presenting his/her ideas and self-motivated.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited Industrial Design program.
• Basic understanding of Engineering and the Manufacturing processes.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, teamwork and communication skills

Why Wahl?

We are proud to celebrate over 100 years as the standard for grooming products used by barbers and hairdressers all over the world. Professionals and home users have relied on our innovative clippers, trimmers and personal care products for an entire century.

Today, the fourth generation of the Wahl Family remains deeply rooted in the daily operations and management of the organization. Living beyond the footsteps of their great-grandfather, the family continues to ensure that everything that Wahl produces aligns with the same core family values.

When you work at Wahl, you join a community that is proud of its heritage of excellence and ground-breaking innovations and a company that focuses on creating value for the customer and long-term growth.

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Salary

$17 - $21 per hour