Built - Engineer Extern

Lifetime Brands / S’well / Built Brands Summer 2026 | Product Design Externship S’well is looking for an Engineering Extern for product design to join us in our NYC headquarters for the summer. This will be a valuable educational opportunity to shadow our current engineering team and gain hands‑on learning experience regarding testing, prototyping, CAD drawings, and other product and packaging development initiatives. What you will have: A strong curiosity about the S’well brand and a desire to learn about the consumer product industry. Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, with a focus on applying classroom knowledge to real‑world product design initiatives. Exposure to SolidWorks or other CAD software is beneficial, and an eagerness to gain hands‑on experience with CAD drawings and prototyping techniques, including educational exposure to rapid prototyping equipment. Foundational critical thinking and analytical skills, coupled with a proactive ability to take initiative and seek out educational opportunities through shadowing the engineering team. Excellent interpersonal and active listening skills required for observing and participating in a dynamic, cross‑functional environment with teams like Marketing, Industrial Design, and Packaging. Strong written and verbal communication skills necessary to supplement your understanding of the Product Development Process in the consumer goods industry. What you should know about the S’well Externship Program: The 2026 Summer Externship runs 10 weeks from May 26th through August 6th. Externs must be able to participate Monday through Thursday, 10am to 5pm (1 hour will be designated for lunch) [28hrs/wk, 10wks]. S’well’s headquarters is in the Flatiron/Chelsea neighborhood of New York City; all Externs should have transportation and/or housing in or around the NYC area. Seniors, and Graduate Students will have first consideration. FLSA Acknowledgment: This is an unpaid, educational Externship program. The extern understands that they are not entitled to wages for the time spent in the externship, the activities are for their primary educational benefit, and there is no guarantee of employment at the conclusion of the program. All Externs must have proper authorization to work in the United States. What you will get out of the S’well Externship Program: The opportunity to study the engineering development of a theoretical S’well or Built branched product. Educational exposure to rapid prototyping equipment (e.g., FDM and SLA type 3D printers). A better understanding of the Product Development Process in the consumer goods industry to supplement what is taught in the classroom or studios. An engineering mentor to provide support during your externship and guidance through your career. The opportunity to observe other departments involved in product development, such as Marketing, Consumer Insights, Legal, Category Management, Industrial Design, Packaging, and Creative Development. Educational Goals and Shadowing Opportunities Capstone Project: Simulated Product Development Lifecycle Project Initiation Ideation & Market Analysis: Learning how to translate competitive research and consumer requirements into target engineering features and benefits. Concept Refinement: Observing and supporting the collaboration between Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Design teams during the early phases of concept development. Advanced CAD Training & Prototyping Laboratory Drafting & Modeling: Receiving hands‑on instruction in creating and refining 3D and 2D models using SolidWorks. The focus will be on learning industry standards for tooling readiness. Rapid Prototyping: Learning the mechanics, preparation, and part‑slicing processes for FDM and SLA type 3D printers. The extern will shadow technicians on the maintenance of lab equipment and practice post‑curing and assembling prototypes. Introduction to Validation, Testing & Compliance Protocol Development: Learning how professional engineering teams create product specifications, inspection protocols, and testing criteria. Testing Methodologies: Shadowing engineers as they conduct critical product validation, including thermal retention, surface finish durability, and drop testing. Quality Assurance (QA) Overview: Observing the launch readiness phase, including how senior engineers review Top of Production Samples (TOPS) and evaluate product inspection reports. Intellectual Property: Gaining an introductory understanding of the engineering requirements for design and utility patent applications. Lifetime Brands, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that Lifetime Brands believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job. Lifetime Brands expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would Lifetime Brands consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range. #J-18808-Ljbffr