Built - Engineer Extern

Lifetime Brands • New York, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

S’well is looking for an Engineering Extern for product design to join us in our NYC headquarters for the summer. This will be a valuable educational opportunity to shadow our current engineering team and gain hands-on learning experience regarding testing, prototyping, CAD drawings, and other product and packaging development initiatives.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, with a focus on applying classroom knowledge to real-world product design initiatives.
• Foundational critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Proactive ability to take initiative and seek out educational opportunities through shadowing the engineering team.
• Excellent interpersonal and active listening skills required for observing and participating in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills necessary to supplement understanding of the Product Development Process in the consumer goods industry.
• Must have proper authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• A strong curiosity about the S’well brand and a desire to learn about the consumer product industry.
• Exposure to SolidWorks or other CAD software is beneficial.
• An eagerness to gain hands-on experience with CAD drawings and prototyping techniques, including educational exposure to rapid prototyping equipment.
• Seniors, and Graduate Students will have first consideration.

Responsibilities

• Shadowing the current engineering team to gain hands-on learning experience.
• Learning about testing, prototyping, and CAD drawings.
• Participating in product and packaging development initiatives.
• Undertaking a guided, mock development project based on a theoretical Built or S’well branded product.
• Learning to navigate the company's Stage-Gate Process, including Ideation & Market Analysis, Concept Refinement, Drafting & Modeling, Rapid Prototyping, Protocol Development, Testing Methodologies, Quality Assurance (QA) Overview, and Intellectual Property.
• Receiving hands-on instruction in creating and refining 3D and 2D models using SolidWorks.
• Learning the mechanics, preparation, and part-slicing processes for FDM and SLA type 3D printers.
• Shadowing technicians on the maintenance of lab equipment and practicing post-curing and assembling prototypes.
• Learning how professional engineering teams create product specifications, inspection protocols, and testing criteria.
• Shadowing engineers as they conduct critical product validation, including thermal retention, surface finish durability, and drop testing.
• Observing the launch readiness phase, including how senior engineers review Top of Production Samples (TOPS) and evaluate product inspection reports.
• Gaining an introductory understanding of the engineering requirements for design and patent applications.

Benefits

• The opportunity to study the engineering development of a theoretical S’well or Built branded product.
• Educational exposure to rapid prototyping equipment (e.g., FDM and SLA type 3D printers).
• A better understanding of the Product Development Process in the consumer goods industry to supplement what is taught in the classroom or studios.
• An engineering mentor to provide support during your externship and guidance through your career.
• The opportunity to observe other departments involved in product development, such as Marketing, Consumer Insights, Legal, Category Management, Industrial Design, Packaging, and Creative Development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level