Design-To-Value Engineering Intern - Summer 2027
About The Position
Stanley Black & Decker is hiring a Design-To-Value Engineering Intern for its Towson, Maryland location for Summer 2027. The intern will support Design to Value (DTV) and Productivity initiatives across assigned product categories, helping identify and implement cost-saving opportunities. The role provides exposure to product development, sourcing, operations, testing, quality, and productivity, with opportunities to collaborate across functional teams and interact with key members of the company. The internship program includes regular events, weekly lunch-and-learn sessions, customized training, and opportunities to build a cross-functional professional network. The role offers a flexible schedule of up to 40 hours and career development opportunities. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Requirements
- Be a rising junior or senior with a target graduation date of 2026 or 2027.
- Pursue a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or a related discipline.
- Maintain strong academic credentials.
- Have strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Have strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
- Show interest in product development, sourcing, manufacturing, value engineering, productivity, or cost optimization.
- Be proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Successfully manage strong academics alongside extracurricular activities.
- Demonstrate initiative, adaptability, and a collaborative mindset.
- Adapt to change and demonstrate creativity, confidence, strong interpersonal and communication skills, teamwork, and eagerness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience organizing data and building presentations.
- Previous internship, project, or coursework experience related to project management, manufacturing, sourcing, value engineering, or continuous improvement.
- Interest in consumer products, durable goods, or related manufacturing industries.
- Exposure to cost analysis, productivity initiatives, workshop facilitation, or business case development.
Responsibilities
- Support DTV, productivity, sourcing, and value improvement initiatives across assigned product categories to identify and implement cost savings opportunities.
- Assist with planning, coordinating, and documenting cross-functional workshops and value improvement sessions, and capture outputs and action items.
- Partner with Engineering, Product Management, Sourcing, Operations, Testing, Quality, and New Product Development teams on value improvement opportunities.
- Translate workshop findings and team input into project trackers, savings pipelines, business case support materials, and execution plans.
- Track project progress, savings opportunities, and productivity initiatives to support margin improvement efforts.
- Support engineering, testing, qualification, and sourcing activities related to productivity and cost-out initiatives.
- Help identify project risks, barriers, and execution challenges, and support teams in resolving them.
- Prepare summaries, updates, and presentation materials for team and leadership reviews.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability benefits
- 401(k)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid time off, including paid vacation, holidays, and personal days
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness program
- Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and other partner programs
- Career development opportunities
- Access to learning resources, including Lean Academy and an online university
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
