Job Title

Industrial Design Intern

Job Category

Early Career

Job Description

Give your career a lift!  Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. (HYMH), a world-class manufacturer of industrial forklift trucks, has an outstanding opportunity for developing and emerging Industrial Design students at our Warehouse Product Development Center located in Greenville, NC.

HYMH designs, engineers, manufactures, markets, and services a complete range of application-tailored lift trucks that are transforming the way the world moves materials. As a leader in the Materials Handling industry, HYMH have been building relationships with our customers, suppliers, dealers, and employees for over 90 years.

We are looking for team-oriented candidates with strong problem solving and developing industrial design skill sets.

As an Industrial Design Intern, you will work in a product development team creating HYMH’s next generation of industry leading lift trucks.  You will assist teams to provide visual design to products, components, and industrial trucks.  You will work with the engineering team to ensure visual design cues are integrated into all components on the truck that can be seen by our customers.  As member of team, you will participate in all active new product development team activities ranging from concept work to start of production support.  In addition, you will be provided opportunity to learn fundamental principles of design via an independent design project.

The successful Industrial Design Intern will have the following Minimum Qualifications:

Enrollment in bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design curriculumStrong communicator with great verbal, written, and interpersonal skillsExcellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skillsProficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OutlookA willingness to learn

The ideal Industrial Design Intern will have the following Preferred Qualifications:

Basic knowledge of CAD 3D modeling (Preference to NX)Knowledge of vehicle and/or automotive visual designUnderstanding and knowledge of manufacturing processesDemonstrated involvement in the extra circular activities that demonstrate leadership and initiative

A HYMH Industrial Design Engineer position has the following Key Accountabilities:

Understanding of inspiration and mood boards integrating visual design cues into overall designAbility to sketch, draw, and convey visual designs for the purposes of modelingDesign lift truck components and assemblies that meet system visual requirements and cost goalsCreate 3D component and assembly models and assemble into truck level virtual modelsParticipate in cross functional team design reviewsOrder prototype parts in support of verification testing and/or truck buildsDevelop a solid understanding of the assigned role by engaging in on-the-job training and receiving mentorship.  Complete assigned tasks with guidance from your supervisor and team, gaining valuable insight into functional operations, management practices, and leadership strategies.  Build technical, managerial, and leadership competencies through hands-on experience and exposure to various assignments, preparing for a successful future as an employee or manager.  Actively participate in team projects and contribute to team meetings to support collaboration and achieve project goals. 

If you are excited about this internship opportunity but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every qualification listed, we still encourage you to apply. Your unique talents may still be a great fit for this internship, or a similar opportunity at HYMH.

Job Type

Agency Temp

Time Type

Full time

Work Hours

40

Travel Required

None

Primary Location

HY US Greenville, NC (WPDC)

Address

5200 Martin Luther King Jr Hwy

Zip Code

27834

Field-Based

No

Relocation Assistance Available

No

We are an equal opportunity employer with an excellent benefit package including medical, dental and life insurance, 401(k) and profit sharing.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled