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

Dover Corporation; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) employer contributions

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Wellness Programs

Health Savings Account

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Dover Food Retail is seeking a Mechanical Engineering intern to support NPD and Design to Value efforts for refrigerated merchandisers in Richmond, VA. You will contribute to component development, testing, and cost-reduction initiatives alongside experienced engineers.

The role emphasizes hands-on design with SolidWorks, DFM/ DFA practices, and documentation control, offering exposure to cross-functional teams and real-world manufacturing challenges during a paid internship in a full-time

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.

Responsibilities

• Develop components and sub-assemblies using SolidWorks.
• Validate designs through mechanical and performance testing.
• Apply DFM/DFA methodologies with Manufacturing Engineering.
• Apply value engineering to optimize product cost.
• Release engineering documents through change control: models, drawings, BOMs.

Skills

SolidWorks

MS Office

DFM/DFA

Troubleshooting

Prototyping

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

## Intern, Engineer New Product Development/Design to Value (NPD/DTV)Apply: Onsite: Chester, Virginia, USA: Richmond, Virginia, USA: Full time: Posted Today: JR102047Dover 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:**The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. 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 AnnuallyWe 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.The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.Dover Food Retail is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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