Industrial Design Intern

Hyster-Yale Group•Greenville, NC

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Give yo ur c areer a lift ! Hyster-Yale Materials Handling , Inc. (HY MH ), a world-class manufacturer of industrial fork lift trucks, has a n outstanding opport unity for developing and emerging Industrial Design students at our Warehouse Product Development C enter located in Greenville, NC. H YMH designs, engineers, manufactures, markets , and services a complete range o f application-tailored lift truck s that are transforming the way the world moves materials. As a leader in the Material s Handling industry, H YMH have been building relationships with our customers, suppliers, dealers, and employees for over 90 years. We are looking for team-oriented candidate s with strong problem solving and developing industrial design skill sets . As a n Industrial Design Intern, you will work in a product development team creating HY MH ’s next generation of industry leading lift trucks . You will assist team s to provide visual design to product s, components , and industrial trucks . You will work with the engineering team to ensure visual design cues are integrated into all components on the truck that can be seen by our customers . As member of team , you will participate in all active new product development team activities ranging from concept work to start of production support . In addition, you will be provided opportunity to learn fundamental principles of design via an independent design project. If you are excited about this internship opportunity but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every qualification listed, we still encourage you to apply. Your unique talents may still be a great fit for this internship , or a similar opportunity at HY MH.

Requirements

Enrollment in bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design curriculum
Strong communicator with great verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
A willingness to learn

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of CAD 3D modeling (Preference to NX)
Knowledge of vehicle and/or automotive visual design
Understanding and knowledge o f manufacturing processes
Demonstrated involvement in the extra circular activities that demonstrate leadership and initiative

Responsibilities

Understanding of inspiration and mood boards integrating visual design cues into overall design
Ability to sketch, draw, and convey visual designs for the purposes of modeling
D esign lift truck components and assemblies that meet system visual requirements and cost goals
Create 3D component and assembly models and assemble into truck level virtual models
Participate in cross functional team design reviews
O rder prototype parts in support of verification testing and/or truck builds
Develop a solid understanding of the assigned role by engaging in on-the-job training and receiving mentorship.
Complete assigned tasks with guidance from your supervisor and team, gaining valuable insight into functional operations, management practices, and leadership strategies.
Build technical, managerial, and leadership competencies through hands-on experience and exposure to various assignments, preparing for a successful future as an employee or manager.
Actively participate in team projects and contribute to team meetings to support collaboration and achieve project goals.