Industrial Design Intern (Plumbing)

Job Summary

Americas Residential a division of ASSA ABLOY is looking for a highly motivated and practical Intern to work in our headquarter office in Lake Forest CA. This role will offer you the opportunity to be a part of a global company and the market leader in opening solutions. We are seeking a creative and driven Industrial Design Intern to join our Plumbing Division. As an intern you will work alongside experienced designers and engineers to assist in the design prototyping and development of new plumbing products. This role will give you the opportunity to apply your design skills to real-world products gaining hands-on experience in the plumbing industry. To be considered for this role you must submit an online portfolio. The candidate must be available to work onsite 40 hours per week (8 hours per day) in our Lake Forest CA office.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of new plumbing products and solutions.
• Collaborate with engineers and designers to create product sketches CAD models and prototypes.
• Support the design team in refining product aesthetics usability and ergonomics.
• Conduct research on market trends customer needs and competitor products to inform design decisions.
• Help prepare presentations and product mockups for internal reviews and client meetings.
• Assist in testing and evaluating prototypes to ensure functionality and quality standards are met.
• Contribute to the creation of design specifications and documentation.

Education and Experience

• Must currently be pursuing a degree in Industrial Design (required).
• Sensitivity to form languages and design aesthetics.
• Strong skills in CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks Creo AutoCAD Rhino etc.).
• Knowledge of product design principles and the design development process.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate within a team.
• Passion for developing beautiful forms and innovative design solutions in the plumbing or home improvement industry.

Work Environment

• Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
• Must be available to work onsite in our Lake Forest office 5 days a week (M-F).

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job/classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

ASSA ABLOY is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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