Summer Intern 2027 - Industrial Design 3D Surfacing

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.; Valley City (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Life

Vision

Wellness program

Disability

Retirement benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. in Valley City, OH is offering an onsite Intern – Industrial Design 3D Surfacing.

You will assist Industrial Designers with creating adaptable parametric surface models in CATIA, support data reuse, and help manage PLM data while contributing to multiple projects. The ideal candidate is pursuing an Industrial or Product Design degree, has familiarity with 3D CAD and CATIA, and can translate 2D sketches into polished 3D models.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in industrial/product design or related field.
• Familiarity with 3D CAD systems; CATIA experience is a plus.
• Ability to translate 2D sketches into 3D models with strong aesthetics.
• Basic understanding of design for manufacturing.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude and good time management.
• Team-oriented with ability to balance multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing adaptable parametric surface models for new products using CATIA.
• Support data reuse techniques to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Learn and follow 3D modeling best practices.
• Help manage 3D CAD data using a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system.
• Contribute to multiple projects, providing support as needed.
• Help ensure project milestones and deadlines are met.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

CATIA proficiency

2D to 3D translation

Design for manufacturing

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Currently pursuing a degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or related field

Tools

CATIA

Job description

Stanley Black & Decker Intern – Industrial Design 3D SURFACING

Onsite Valley City, OH

Come build your career. It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of more than 50,000 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, and CUB CADET®.

About Our Internship Program:

Throughout your internship, you will have regular events, weekly lunch and learn sessions, and receive customized training from our business units. This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights into supporting the needs of Stanley Black & Decker both in the US and abroad. The interns will gain first‑hand exposure to Stanley Black & Decker and have the opportunity to build a cross‑functional professional network. Interns are expected to adapt to change and demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, creativity, and confidence. Interns must be team‑oriented and collaborative.

The Job:

During your internship, you will have the opportunity to support Industrial Designers with key activities including:

• Assist in developing adaptable parametric surface models for new products using CATIA.
• Support the team in utilizing data reuse techniques to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Learn and follow 3D modeling best practices.
• Help manage 3D CAD data using a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system.
• Contribute to multiple projects, providing support as needed.
• Help ensure project milestones and deadlines are met.

The Person:

The ideal Industrial Design 3D SURFACING intern candidate will have the following qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or a related field.
• Familiarity with 3D CAD systems and an interest in surface creation (experience with CATIA is a plus; training will be provided).
• Strong aesthetic sense and ability to translate 2D sketches into 3D models.
• Basic understanding of design for manufacturing.
• Effective communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills.
• Self‑motivated with a positive attitude and good time management.
• Ability to work well within a team and balance multiple priorities.

The Details:

This position will provide you with:

• A utility role interacting with key members of a Fortune 500 company.
• A flexible schedule featuring a max of 40 hours.
• Opportunity for career advancement upon graduation.
• Competitive compensation and career development opportunities.

Industrial Design 3D SURFACING internships are available in the following locations:

• Valley City, Ohio

The base pay range for this position is $22.00- $27.00 per hour. Pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

All qualified applicants that apply for Stanley Black & Decker will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.

Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech‑driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

Who We Are

We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state‑of‑the‑art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical
• Dental
• Life
• Vision
• Wellness program
• Disability
• Retirement benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Time Off including paid vacation, holidays & personal days
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and discount programs for many other vendors and partners

What You’ll Also Get

• Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
• Learning & Development: Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state‑of‑the‑art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

Diverse & Inclusive Culture

We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.

Purpose‑Driven Company

You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.

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