Product Development Internship

Sauder Manufacturing was founded in 1945 as a Church furniture Company and is a wholly owned by the parent Sauder Woodworking Co.  We have a rich history in crafting solid wood into beautiful, enduring, quality furniture and today that is blended with modern technology and a strong customer focus.

Sauder Manufacturing Co. sells in four strategic markets: Healthcare Furniture for Acute Care Hospitals, Education Furniture for colleges and universities, Worship furniture for churches, synagogues, courthouses  and furniture for human services markets which is a diverse network of agencies providing residential housing to many individuals. At Sauder Manufacturing, how do we do our work----new technology, new products and new ideas----changes constantly---but our values----how we treat our customers, suppliers and each other----never change.

SCHEDULE:  Monday - Friday

Sauder internship programs are designed to run 10-12 weeks from May to August. We aim to provide valuable experiences for all interns and the departments they are assigned to. Each intern will take the lead on a project (or projects) for the summer and present to other interns, internship supervisors, and executives at the end of the summer.

Position Summary:

As a member of the Product Development Team, a Product Development Intern at Sauder Manufacturing Co. functions as an integral part of a dynamic engineering and cross-functional team, in an environment that requires creativity, attention to detail, an open mind, and great communication skills.  This individual will be assigned a mentor during their time at SMC.  The Intern can expect to work in the engineering shop building prototypes as well as doing design work in SolidWorks.

Experience and Knowledge Required:

• Preferred major: Mechanical Engineering
• Experience with machining/fabrication, welding, woodworking, and upholstery
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel
• CAD and SolidWorks experience is a plus.  
• College Sophomore, Junior or Senior in Fall
• Well versed in analytical problem solving
• Organized, focused and logical
• Learns quickly and works well in a team
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing needs and assignments
• Come with self-motivation and a desire to get things done
• Positive attitude and a healthy sense of humility

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit in meetings or at a computer for 2-3 hours at a time.  The employee will also be required to walk through the plants and engineering areas at various times during a typical week.  Use of hands and fingers will be required for writing, computer use, and phone use.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is required to work both in an office environment, as well as moving about and communicating on shop floor production and engineering environments.  Personal protective equipment such as eye protection and ear protection may be required in the shop floor environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disabled/Veteran