Mechanical Engineering Intern

THE RADIO FLYER COMPANY; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Job summary

The Radio Flyer Company seeks a Mechanical Engineering Intern to join the New Product Development (NPD) team in Chicago. You will support design, prototyping, and testing for 2027/2028 product concepts.

Qualifications: rising junior/senior in Mechanical Engineering with a 3.0+ GPA; CAD experience (SolidWorks) required; samples of work encouraged; relocation stipend possible; paid internship.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with a 3.0+ GPA.
• CAD experience required, SolidWorks preferred.
• Strong problem-solving ability with focus on quality and design.
• If possible, include CAD samples or project work.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support to the product design team and other departments.
• Contribute to rapid prototyping by creating prototype parts using rapid prototyping and traditional model making.
• Participate in product testing of prototypes to aid the design process.
• Support development engineers and designers to create solid models, drawings, and BOMs for new concepts.
• Communicate with engineers in the U.S. and overseas via email and calls.

Skills

CAD (SolidWorks)

Education

Mechanical Engineering GPA 3.0+

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

About this position

The Radio Flyer Company is known for our iconic little red wagon, and we are always dreaming up FUNomenal new ways to deliver joy to families by introducing new products every year. A recognized leader in the toy industry and headquartered in Chicago, we design everything from wagons and tricycles to battery-powered Go-Karts, and ride-ons—innovating in every category we enter. For over a century, Radio Flyer has served as the first set of wheels for generations of kids, inspiring imaginative play as wagons transformed into rocket ships, race cars, and airplanes. Today, with over a billion Radio Flyer wheels on the road, we continue to create experiences that align with our mission to bring smiles to kids of all ages by bringing the world out to play.

Radio Flyer has consistently been recognized as a top workplace nationally and locally, in addition to being recognized for strong social and environmental performance with a B Corp Certification. Our team has received numerous awards over the years including Fortune’s Best Small & Medium Workplaces, Chicago Innovation Awards, People Magazine’s Companies that Care, the Daily Herald’s Best Places to Work in Illinois, and WayUp’s Top Internship Programs nationwide. Robert Pasin, Chief Wagon Officer and grandson of company founder Antonio Pasin, who was recognized as a Top CEO on Glassdoor. Radio Flyer is also proud to have been named a top workplace for women, minorities, and LGBTQIA+ community members over the years by Crain’s, Daily Herald and Vault.

At Radio Flyer, our goal is to continue to build a great diverse team. We welcome and appreciate all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We are committed to a culture that embraces feedback, collaboration, and innovation to achieve great results and drive business growth. At Radio Flyer we live by the Little Red Rule, “Every time we touch people’s lives, they will feel FUNomenal!”

VERY IMPORTANT- all resumes must be accompanied by sample portfolios in PDF format or include links to online portfolios in order to be considered for this position.

The Mechanical Engineering Intern position will play a key role in the continued growth and success of the company. Working with the New Product Development (NPD) team, you will assist in the creation and development of product concepts for our 2027 and 2028 product lines. This is a paid opportunity.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Provide engineering support to the product design team and other company departments including customer service, quality control and supply chain.
• Contribute to building a 'rapid prototyping' culture to test and prove-out ideas by creating prototype parts by using rapid prototyping and traditional model making technologies.
• Participate in product testing of prototypes to aid the design process.
• Support the Product Development engineers and designers to develop solid models, engineering drawings and BOM’s for new product concepts.
• Communicate with other engineers both in the U.S. and overseas through emails and conference calls.

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will be a junior or senior, majoring in Mechanical Engineering with a 3.0+ grade point average
• CAD experience is required (SolidWorks preferred)
• Above all, the individual must be an effective problem solver who is committed to producing products of exceptional quality and beautiful design.
• Very important – if possible, please include work examples, such as CAD images or prototype photos of past class work, school projects, or intern work

Above all, the individual must commit to our values:

FUNatical Customer Service

Live with Integrity

Yes I Can

Excellence in Everything

Responsible for Success

We are looking for people who live our values and support our vision and mission!

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

The pay range per hour is $23-$27 Pay is based on responsibilities, skills/experience level, education, along with the Chicagoland area market, the consumer product industry, and company size. This internship may offer a relocation stipend for those who live outside of the Chicagoland area. Radio Flyer’s paid time off policies comply with the City of Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance.

Salary Information

$23 - $27Hourly Wage