Design-To-Value Engineering Intern - Summer 2027
About The Position
The Design-To-Value Engineering Intern supports Design to Value (DTV) and productivity initiatives across assigned product categories, helping identify and implement cost-saving opportunities. The intern collaborates with Engineering, Product Management, Sourcing, Operations, Testing, Quality, and New Product Development, and gains exposure to product development, sourcing, operations, and productivity at Stanley Black & Decker. The internship includes regular events, weekly lunch-and-learn sessions, and customized training, as well as opportunities to build a cross-functional professional network. The role is based in Towson, Maryland, and offers a flexible schedule capped at 40 hours per week. The position provides exposure to a Fortune 500 company, competitive compensation, career development, and potential career advancement after graduation.
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.
- Demonstrate 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, collaboration, and eagerness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
- The role is not eligible for visa sponsorship, including H-1B, OPT/CPT, and TN.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
- Experience organizing data and building presentations.
Responsibilities
- Support Design to Value, productivity, sourcing, and value-improvement initiatives across assigned product categories to identify and implement cost-saving opportunities.
- Assist with planning, coordinating, and documenting cross-functional workshops and value-improvement sessions, capturing 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 supporting margin-improvement efforts.
- Support engineering, testing, qualification, and sourcing activities related to productivity and cost-reduction 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 vacation, holidays, and personal days
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness program
- Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and other partner programs
- Learning and development resources, including the Lean Academy and online university
- Competitive compensation and career development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
