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Tailored Solutions Engineering Intern (onsite) ~ Holland, MI

Company Overview

At Haworth, we're not just creating office furniture; we're shaping dynamic workspaces. As a global leader in workspace solutions, we're on a journey to redefine the future of work. Headquartered in Holland, Michigan, Haworth is a family-owned global powerhouse at the forefront of innovation and sustainable design in the workspace interiors industry. Here, you'll get hands-on with state-of-the-art resources, interact with cross-functional teams of passionate innovators, and experience a blend of global reach and family-owned feel. Whether you're developing new manufacturing processes, implementing smart factory solutions, or designing tomorrow's workspace solutions, you'll be empowered to make a lasting impact.

Job Overview

We are currently looking for a paid Tailored Solutions Engineering Intern to join our team in Holland, MI or possibly Big Rapids, MI. This position will be working onsite at the Haworth Corporate Headquarters. 

Get ready for an adventurous summer as a Haworth intern! You'll join a cohort of around 50 other dynamic interns for a 12-week program packed with meaningful projects and weekly learning opportunities. You’ll attend NeoCon, the largest commercial design event in the world, where you will get an insider's look at all the latest industry trends and innovations. Sharpen your skills with interactive workshops on networking, public speaking, and using AI tools in a business environment. Connect with mentors and see all areas of the office and manufacturing processes. Then unwind at intern-only social events where you can meet people from all corners of the business. By the end of the summer, you'll leave with real skills, an expanded professional network, and memories to last a lifetime. This is your chance to take your career to new heights!

As a Tailored Solutions Engineering Intern, you will have the opportunity to assist with a variety of exciting projects. There are two possibilities for this internship.  The first would be an Inquiry Role which is a high volume, fast-paced customer service role with direct interactions with Haworth’s dealers.  This department receives 140+ new requests from dealers per day.  This role would be to determine if something can be done, the cost, boundary conditions and working with the test lab.  CAD Skills may be required.  It requires a higher level of engineering to make deviations to a standard project.  The intern works in teams of 4-5 people for each specific project.  Turnaround is expected the next business day.  There is opportunity for the intern to go out and interact with the supplier to determine if the project is feasible.  The second Possibility is a Design Role in engineering the design of the project that the dealer has requested, utilizing CAD Skills and working with Bills of material.  This role takes a dealer’s request from the Inquiry Role once they are ordered and gathers standard product information, analyzes the design criteria and then actually designs the product to the exact specifications.  This role designs 45-50 new products daily.

Required Qualifications

• Part-time or full-time college enrollment, working towards a bachelor’s degree in Engineering Design, Design Technology, or Mechanical Engineering with at least a junior level status by Fall of 2027.
• Ability to work On-site in Holland, MI from May 2027 to August 2027.
• Applicants must possess an unrestricted right to work in the US to be eligible for the position. 
• 3-D CAD skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel Experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Overall GPA of 2.95 or higher
• Prior Haworth Experience
• Previous Employment Experience
• Extra-Curricular Activity Experience such as athletics, clubs, volunteer work, etc.
• Experience with Creo Software
• Experience using SAP, variant configuration or configured product
• Experience with ERP system with configured product

Ideally, you have also demonstrated the following:

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Working knowledge of personal computers, spreadsheet applications, and keyboard skills.
• Desire to learn, question, and research solutions to problems.
• Organized with the ability to manage deadlines.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Drive for problem solving and continuous learning
• Independent decision-making skills
• Risk management
• Customer service skills
• Ability to be comfortable in uncomfortable situations