Design Engineering Intern Seattle, WA (Hybrid 2+ days onsite) About Us: Stanley is defined by creation, building and invention. We are makers of the legendary bottle and box. Driven by purpose, passion, and performance. Obsessed with making a difference and keeping our promises. Proud of our yesterday and focused on building the team of tomorrow. Position Overview: We are looking for a Design Engineering Intern to join the Stanley product creation team this summer. The Design Engineering Intern will be part of a growing engineering community at Stanley and, through invention and originality, will support technical product development and engineering of products that inspire consumers to create a more sustainable and less disposable life and world. The Design Engineering Intern will report to an engineering mentor and will work closely with cross-functional partners in industrial design, product management, production engineering, quality, and compliance to support development of consumer centric, reliable, and high-quality products that deliver on the Stanley integrity, performance, and innovation promise. The internship is a 12-week commitment running from either June 3rd - August 23rd, or June 17th to September 6th. This is a hybrid role with expectations of coming into the office about 2 - 3 times a week. What You'll Do Design Conceptualization: Support project teams to conceptualize new product ideas Human Factors: Prototype and test designs against human factor considerations Engineering Engineering Development: Support on all aspects of product engineering such as mechanism design, material selection, manufacturing methods, assembly, and performance validation to achieve product requirements and preserve design intent Prototyping: Create mock-ups, proof-of-concepts and high-fidelity prototypes to evaluate designs. Leverage internal and external resources to test, draw conclusions and iterate Product Specification Creation: Document product design through technical specification packages, 3D / 2D engineering drawings and bill of materials; support change management Design for Manufacturing: Collaborate with global factory teams to ensure manufacturability Product Validation: Conduct testing of prototypes and manufactured samples and carry out root cause analysis to identify and remedy failure modes Intellectual Property: Identify possible infringement issues and/or protectable innovations Project Management / Communication Engineering Communication: Support on technical communication between project team and international factory partners to clearly communicate product needs and document design Presentations: Publicly present and effectively communicate to a variety of audiences of peers and leadership throughout product development cycle Who You Are Mechanical Aptitude: Strong ability to conceptualize, design, and validate mechanical systems Problem Solver: Someone who takes a methodical approach to problem identification and root cause analysis. Leverages creativity and curiosity to solve problems. Learns from failure and iterates quickly Communicator and Collaborator: Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills. Capability and willingness to collaborate with international teams and non-native English speakers Consumer Centric: Passionate about creating consumer centric product and user experiences Aesthetically Driven: Someone who understands and appreciates graphic, color, materiality and form of products Organized: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and takes ownership of their projects Education and Experience Education: Junior, Senior, or Grad student currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's