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Klein Tools · 1 day ago

Industrial Design Intern

Mansfield, TX

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Klein Tools is a dynamic, fast-paced company dedicated to launching innovative products each year. The Industrial Design Intern will provide creative user-centric concept ideation and support the Product Management & Engineering Department on new development projects under the guidance of experienced designers.

Machinery ManufacturingManufacturing

Responsibilities

Use basic design theoretical principals, judgment and understand customer needs to evaluate and develop design concepts to meet project requirements under guidance from mentor(s)

Assist higher-level designers with basic design tasks and learn from their guidance. Support the design process of projects under their guidance

Develop basic design skills, including sketching, CAD modeling, understanding of CMF, and understanding of manufacturing techniques and processes. Creating visual representations of design ideas through sketching or using 3D modeling tool

Assist higher-level designers to prepare specific documents to document the design intent of each product

Prioritize projects to align with the goals of the various project teams under the guidance of Senior Industrial Designers. Review the progress on all active projects on a consistent basis with mentor(s)

Basic interdepartmental collaboration with New Product Development (NPD) team members under supervision of mentor(s)

Assist higher level designers or NPD teams to identify trends and opportunities in the marketplace and have an basic understanding of CMF, manufacturing techniques and processes, etc

Perform other duties as required within the nature and level of role

Qualification

Sketchbook ProAdobe Creative SuiteSolidWorks3D CADPrototypingAnalytic skillsCommunication skillsTeamworkDetail-oriented

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent is required

Qualified candidates must currently be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program to be considered

Good knowledge of Sketchbook Pro, Adobe Creative Suite ‐ Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign

Must demonstrate basic creative and analytic skills through traditional industrial design sketching, drawing or computerized drawing techniques

Must have good communications skills, verbal and written

Strong team focus and ability to work with others, both internal and external to the organization

Ability to work well in a team environment and communicate with all levels of the organization

Basic understanding to handle confidential information and to prioritize projects and tasks in a fast‐paced environment

Proactive to drive communication & be organized and detail‐oriented in order to be successful

Occasionally required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds

Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus