Our Story:
Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and leading our industry by Innovating What’s Next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as HillPhoenix and Anthony.
DFR is part of the Climate and Sustainability Technologies segment of the Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues in excess of $7 billion.
DFR is built on creativity and customer-centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces. The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING, reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of Dover Food Retail.
Job Title: Intern, NPD Intern
Location: Sylmar, CA
What we’re looking for:
We are looking for an Engineering Intern. Our Engineering Internships are project-based internships in development on New product development, or operational. This role will assist engineering management with skill and experience-level appropriate research, modeling, design, and/or engineering documentation with existing workflows with increasing complexity. You will be part of a team to develop and implement new projects in production.
What you’ll be responsible for in this role:
You will be guided by structural goals and objectives and will have a responsibility to deliver inspiring projects. Your manager will offer coaching, mentoring, and direction, under close supervision. This position will be assigned to a New Product development project where we will create 3D models, 2D drawings and select materials and specifications. Key responsibilities:
Develop technical expertise to ensure the quality of all design documents and their changes by applying configuration management and drafting standards.
Gain understanding of the basic Input and accuracy of the bill off materials (BOM) database(s) – product design information.
Gain understanding in the Engineering Change Notification process
Knowledge/experience in CAD, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Perform other related duties as required or assigned.
What are the basic qualifications?
Enrollment in 4-year Engineering degree program
Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
What are the preferred qualifications?
Rising Junior to rising Senior Level progressing towards a Bachelor's degree in Engineering: Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial
Analytical and conceptual thinking, using logic and reason, creative and strategic thinking
Effective statistical analysis skills
Effective research and communication skills
Effective with written and oral communications
Problem solving – being able to solve complex problems effectively and efficiently
To be a great fit for the role:
Strong Business Acumen and Sound Judgement
Builds and Manages Collaborative Relationships
Results Driven
How We Define Our Values and Why You Should Join Our Team:
The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. It’s our values that define Dover to all of our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially to ourselves.
These values must be expressed in our work and embody our actions, as they form the basis by which we do our jobs, make decisions, and measure our performance. It’s our unwavering commitment to maintaining our values that defines who we are as a Company.
Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit
Winning Through Customers
Respects and Values People
Expectations for Results
High Ethical Standards, Openness, and Trust
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.
Dover Food Retail is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.