Footwear Product Development Internship Jobs in Reston, VA

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About the Role

REHAU is seeking a Product Development Engineer to join our Water Technologies Engineering team in Leesburg, Virginia. This role is responsible for supporting the development, design, testing, and commercialization of innovative products serving the plumbing, hydronic, radiant heating and cooling, snow and ice melting, and fire protection markets.

Working closely with Product Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Sales, you will lead product development projects from concept through commercialization while ensuring products meet customer expectations, regulatory requirements, and REHAU's high standards for quality and performance.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving technical challenges, managing projects, and developing products that make a lasting impact on the construction industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead new product development projects from concept through commercialization.
• Design and develop components using SolidWorks, rapid prototyping, and engineering best practices.
• Perform engineering analyses including tolerance studies, stress calculations, flow analysis, thermal analysis, and component fit evaluations.
• Develop engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate prototype development, product testing, certification activities, validation, and product release.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Sales throughout the product development process.
• Support supplier selection, component sourcing, manufacturing readiness, and product implementation.
• Develop technical documentation, installation information, and engineering support materials.
• Provide technical support to Sales and customers as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve product performance, manufacturability, reliability, and cost.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related engineering discipline.
• Zero to three years of experience in product development, product design, mechanical engineering, or manufacturing engineering.
• Experience designing mechanical components and assemblies.
• Proficiency using SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.
• Understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with injection molding, plastic extrusion, metal casting, forging, or related manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of plumbing, hydronic, radiant, or commercial construction systems.
• Experience with rapid prototyping and 3D printing.
• Familiarity with quality management systems and product validation processes.
• Internship or co-op experience within manufacturing or product development.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

What You'll Bring

• Curiosity and a passion for innovation.
• Strong technical aptitude and attention to detail.
• A collaborative approach to solving complex engineering challenges.
• Effective project management and organizational skills.
• A continuous improvement mindset.
• The ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Compensation & Benefits

REHAU Water Technologies offers a competitive total rewards package designed to support the health, financial well-being, and professional growth of our employees.

Compensation

• Salary Range: $70,000–$80,000 annually
• Performance Incentives: Depending on the position, employees may be eligible to participate in annual and/or quarterly incentive programs designed to reward individual, team, and company performance.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage
• PPO, HSA, and FSA options
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development and career growth opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

REHAU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic protected by law.