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Experience Information
Employer: Steelcase
Job Title: Engineering Intern
Major: Product Design and Manufacturing Engineering
Received Credit: Yes
Paid: Yes
Abroad: No
Description of the Organization
Steelcase is a highly exceptional and innovative global furniture company that's been in business for over 100 years.
Description of the Tasks/Projects Completed
-Cost Reduction projects on Hosu, Visalia, Millbrae, and SW_1 chairs. -Involved in a few brand new start up product lines. -TPS project: Documentation of test specification on existing products. -Only engineer on importing some new products -Ganging project: Modeled and Prototyped a panel clip to resolve an issue on an existing product.
Skills/Knowledge Gained Through The Experience
I learned how to proactively collaborate with other co-workers in marketing, engineering, and design. I learned about Steelcase its products, the product engineering, the development phases, and terminology. I acquired how to proficiently use PRO/E.
Favorite Part of the Experience
1. Being able to work on an existing problem on a product. Specifically to brainstorm ideas than to prototype these ideas and final resolve the issue with approval from design and marketing for the future of a product. 2. The many intern events which broadened my mind with questions and potential direction for my future. 3. Another favorite was to see and understand the interaction between design and engineering and the collaboration needed on both ends.
How the Experience Influenced Future Career Goals
These experiences have given me a glimpse and affirmation in some ways as to what I wish to do down the road.