Footwear Rapid Prototyping Internship (6 Months)

Company

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today. At New Balance, We Got Now.

Mission

As a Footwear Rapid Prototyping Intern in the Inline Engineering team, you will support the operation of our 3D printing department, which is critical to the development of new products across all categories at New Balance.

You will plan daily printing schedules, prepare 3D files for printing, as well as operate various 3D print and post processing machines. You will optimize print settings and schedules to deliver high quality models in an efficient manner. You will also support inventory management and equipment maintenance. You will be an integral part of the product creation team at NB, interacting with a wide range of footwear professionals within your role.

As part of this internship, you will also have an opportunity to lead an engineering project within the inline engineering team. You will learn about footwear sole engineering, materials, costing, and manufacturing processes to help you deliver great results. As part of your engineering project, you will gain valuable experience working with designers, developers, sports researchers, and product managers. You will also work across the company with innovation, materials, sourcing, quality, and legal teams.

You will learn new skills as New Balance continues to transform our product and processes to be more digital and drive great consumer experiences.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES (RAPID PROTOTYPING INTERN):

• 3D Printer operator – Key technologies include SLS and ColorJet Printing
• 3D Printer maintenance – Conduct routine maintenance such as cleaning, calibrating, and troubleshooting
• Print queue management – prioritization of the queue based on urgency and available equipment, track in real time the progress and timing estimates
• Model set up – preparing 3D data for printing, optimizing settings
• Inventory management – tracking consumption and recommending material ordering schedules
• Post processing – Perform post processing tasks such as waxing, water jetting, sand blasting, and glueing
• Seeks information about advancements and trends in the industry – Help us shape the future of rapid prototyping at NB

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES (ENGINEERING PROJECT):

• Work with our cross functional teams to engineer new technical products that athletes and consumers love.
• Works closely with the product teams to understand performance/consumer needs.
• Communicate clearly and purposefully with overseas teams and partners to drive the products forward.
• Exposed to a wide range of technical development issues including plastics engineering, molding, and costing.
• Communicate and track development timelines to ensure milestones are met
• Performs or directs the physical testing of engineered components

Profile

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering, material science, biomechanics, or related degree with an emphasis on consumer products and knowledge of 3D printing
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing, prototyping, mold making and materials.
• Excellent communication, multi-tasking, and organization skills with the ability and willingness to work in a team-oriented, creative environment.
• Excellent PC skills, i.e. spreadsheet, database, field-related software, and word processing.
• Exposure to CAD software, i.e. Rhino, Materialise Magics, Solidworks.
• A successful candidate will be curious, open-minded, always up for a challenge.