Intern, Engineer New Product Development/Design to Value (NPD/DTV)

Hillphoenix; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Wellness programs and Health Savings

Tuition assistance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Dover Food Retail is seeking an Intern Engineer for New Product Development/Design to Value (NPD/DTV) in Richmond, VA. You will support refrigerated merchandisers and drive cost reductions across product lines using SolidWorks and DFMA principles.

The role involves cross-functional collaboration, design validation, and documentation control to help bring concepts to prototypes while applying value engineering for cost optimization.

Qualifications

• Rising Junior or Senior currently pursuing BS in Mechanical Engineering.
• SolidWorks design experience is required.
• MS Office experience is required.
• Component level testing via simulation, prototyping, design of experiments, etc.
• Critical thinking, trouble-shooting and problem-solving are essential.

Responsibilities

• Component and sub-assembly level part development using SolidWorks design software.
• Validation of design concepts through mechanical and performance testing in coordination with Engineering Test Lab.
• Integration of DFM/DFA methodologies through collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering.
• Application of value engineering to optimize new and existing product cost.
• Internal and cross-functional communication to progress designs from concept to working prototypes.
• Release of engineering documentation through change control process: models, drawings, BOMs, etc.

Skills

SolidWorks

MS Office

Prototype testing

Troubleshooting

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Simulation tools

DFM/DFA concepts

Job description

Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and leading our industry by Innovating What’s Next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as HillPhoenix and Anthony. DFR is part of the Refrigeration and Food Equipment segment of the Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues in excess of $7 billion. DFR is built on creativity and customer-centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces. The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING, reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of Dover Food Retail. Job Title: Intern Engineer New Product Development/Design to Value (NPD/DTV) Location: Richmond, VA

The Role

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to support New Product Development (NPD) of refrigerated merchandisers and Design to Value (DTV) cost reduction opportunities on existing product lines.

Responsibilities

• Component and sub-assembly level part development using SolidWorks design software
• Validation of design concepts through mechanical and performance testing in coordination with Engineering Test Lab
• Integration of design for manufacture/design for assembly (DFM/DFA) methodologies through collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering
• Application of value engineering methodologies to optimize new and existing product cost
• Internal and cross-functional communication to progress designs from concept to working prototypes
• Release of engineering documentation through change control process: models, drawings, bills of materials, etc

What are the basic qualifications?

• Rising Junior or Senior currently pursuing BS in Mechanical Engineering
• SolidWorks design experience
• MS Office experience
• Component level testing via simulation, prototyping, design of experiments, etc
• Critical thinking, trouble-shooting and problem-solving

What are the preferred qualifications?

• Sheet metal and weldment design experience
• Working knowledge of refrigeration systems and components
• Knowledge of heat transfer, thermodynamics and fluids

How We Define Our Values and Why You Should Join Our Team:

It’s our values that define Dover to all of our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially to ourselves. These values must be expressed in our work and embody our actions, as they form the basis by which we do our jobs, make decisions and measure our performance. It’s our unwavering commitment to maintaining our values that defines who we are as a Company.

• Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Winning Through Customers
• Respects and Values People
• Expectations for Results
• High Ethical Standards, Openness, and Trust

Pay Range: USD 22.00 - 23.00 Annually We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Benefits: Benefits For This Position Include: A 401(K) Savings Plan With Employer Contributions; Medical, Dental And Vision Insurance; Wellness Programs; Health Savings Account, Health Care And Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Company Paid Short-Term Disability And Long-Term Disability; Company Paid Employee Basic Life And Ad&D Insurance; Supplemental Employee And Dependent Life Insurance; Optional Accident, Hospital Indemnity And Critical Illness Insurance; Adoption, Surrogacy, And Fertility Benefits And Assistance; Commuter Benefits; Parental, Military, Jury Duty, And Bereavement Leaves Of Absence; Paid Time Off, Including 11 Paid Holidays Per Calendar Year, Paid Vacation Days Beginning At 80 Hours Annually For Non-Exempt Employees And 120 Hours For Exempt Employees, 24 Paid Sick Leave Hours Annually Or As Provided Under State And Local Paid Sick Leave Laws, Tuition Assistance; Business Travel Services; Employee Discounts; And An Employee Assistance Program That Includes Company Paid Counseling Sessions And Legal Services. Eligibility For Benefits Is Governed By Applicable Plan Documents And Policies.

Dover Food Retail is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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