Design-to-Value Engineer Intern: Cross-Functional Impact

Stanley Black & Decker; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 39,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) & ESPP

Paid time off & tuition reimbursement

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Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker is offering an Intern – Design-To-Value Engineering in Towson, MD. You’ll support DTV and productivity initiatives, collaborate with Engineering, Sourcing, and Product Management, and help document workshops and cost-improvement ideas.

Ideal candidates are rising juniors or seniors graduating 2026 or 2027, pursuing an engineering, business, or related degree, with strong analytic and communication skills, and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• Be a rising junior or senior with a target graduation date of 2026 or 2027.
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or a related discipline.
• Maintains strong academic credentials.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross‑functional teams.
• Interest in product development, sourcing, manufacturing, value engineering, productivity, or cost optimization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience organizing data and building presentations is preferred.
• Successfully manages strong academics alongside extracurricular activities.
• Demonstrates initiative, adaptability, and a collaborative mindset.
• This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship (H1B, OPT/CPT, TN etc.)

Responsibilities

• Support DTV, productivity, sourcing, and value improvement initiatives across assigned product categories to help identify and implement cost savings opportunities.
• Assist with planning, coordinating, and documenting cross-functional workshops and value improvement sessions, ensuring outputs and action items are clearly captured.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Product Management, Sourcing, Operations, Testing, Quality, and New Product Development to support value improvement opportunities.
• Help translate workshop findings and team inputs into project trackers, savings pipelines, business case support materials, and execution plans.
• Assist with tracking project progress, savings opportunities, and productivity initiatives to support margin improvement efforts.
• Support engineering, testing, qualification, and sourcing-related activities tied to productivity and cost-out initiatives.
• Help identify project risks, barriers, and execution challenges, and support teams in resolving them efficiently.
• Prepare summaries, updates, and presentation materials for team and leadership reviews.

Skills

Excel & PowerPoint

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Engineering/Business degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Stanley Black & Decker is offering an Intern – Design-To-Value Engineering in Towson, MD. You’ll support DTV and productivity initiatives, collaborate with Engineering, Sourcing, and Product Management, and help document workshops and cost-improvement ideas.

Ideal candidates are rising juniors or seniors graduating 2026 or 2027, pursuing an engineering, business, or related degree, with strong analytic and communication skills, and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.