Undergraduate Product Intern

The Role

• Work closely with our Product Team to support our Product Management, Product Development, Design, Compliance and Quality functions with the launch of extraordinary electricity, lighting and hardware products to global markets.
• You will be a Product Design, Engineering or related field Undergraduate student seeking a one year, on site placement.
• An opportunity to gain practical experience in a professional business environment.
• Mentorship from experienced industry professionals.
• Opportunity to contribute and, where appropriate, deliver impactful projects.
• Projects will be varied across the department, with some flexibility to shape the internship to leverage specific strengths.
• CAD capability essential; SolidWorks preferable. You must have experience in producing 3D CAD models and scrutinising 2D drawings using SolidWorks.
• Must have excellent computer literacy, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience with Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign also beneficial.
• Strong organizational skills.
• A team player.
• Welcome forward thinking and proactive students, with a willingness to learn.
• An interest in design and the interiors industry.
• You will report to Head of Product Delivery and Vendor Management throughout your internship.
• UK travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Exposure to all elements of Product launch from inception through to appraisal.
• Assist in managing project timelines and deliverables.
• Support cross functional teams to ensure product delivery.
• Report and document product performance.
• Conduct market research to offer insight.
• Work with key stakeholders for range appraisal.
• Assist our Product Developers to problem solve and optimize for manufacture.
• Support in business wide reporting against key KPIs.
• Edit or create CAD files for components or packaging using SolidWorks.
• Produce CAD assemblies for finished goods or display units.
• Support the team in completing in house performance testing.
• Complete a fault analysis report on a product.
• Analyse product samples for adherence to spec; including colour, dimensions and performance.
• Assist in the creation of instruction manual artwork.
• Propose design improvements.
• PIM data entry and technical inputs, as directed.
• Seek improvement opportunities to support our sustainability goals.
• Assist with our IP submissions, including design registrations.
• Validate and evidence project success e.g. Corrective Action Plans.
• Liaise with global teams and manufacturing partners, as required.
• Implement pre-defined processes and policies.
• Support with the receipt and dispatch of samples.
• Offer flexibility to support with ad hoc task requests.