Prototype Engineering Intern - Summer 2019 (206266-014) Tracking Code 206266-014 Job Description To be the World's Most Loved Children's Brand, we need the best people to join our team! Radio Flyer holds a special place in people's hearts. This is true because Radio Flyer transports people to a happy time, to thebest parts of childhood, a time when anything was possible. For over 100 years, our company has produced innovative toys that inspire active play, bring smiles and create warm memories that last a lifetime. Beyond our classic Little Red Wagon, Radio Flyer invents and designs some of the most recognizable tricycles, ride-ons, scooters and battery operated vehicles in the industry. Radio Flyer has consistently been recognized as a top workplace and received numerous awards such as, Fortunes Best Small & Medium Workplaces, Entrepreneur and CultureIQs Top Company Culture, Wall Street Journals Top Small Workplaces, the Daily Heralds Best Places to Work in Illinois, and Crains Best Places to Work. Radio Flyer is a recognized leader in the toy industry, headquartered in Chicago and lead by Robert Pasin, grandson of the company founder. We are committed to a culture that embraces feedback, collaboration and innovation to achieve great results and drive business growth.At Radio Flyer we live by the Little Red Rule, Every time we touch people's lives, they will feel great about Radio Flyer! Opportunity: Work with prototype lab team to develop a variety of products that include conceptual models, engineering breadboards, and mechanical assemblies utilizing hand tools and power tools. Work with prototype lab team to develop a variety of prototypes models using foam, fabric, wood, plastic, metal or other rapid prototype materials. Collaborate with prototype lab team, designers and engineers to create successful prototypes and meet deadlines. Help maintain and keep shop clean and organized. Required Skills Requirements: The ideal candidate will be a junior or senior, majoring in industrial technology, industrial design, or mechanical engineering with a 3.0+ grade point average Support the prototype lab team with maintaining the shop, its equipment and creating a friendly shop environment Experience working with metal fabrication; machining, welding, forming, and tube bending Capable of working withwood working equipment Experience working with plastics, foam, wood and metal Good hand fabrication skills Comfortable working with a variety of hand and power tools Experience with SolidWorks/SURFCAM is a plus Knowledge of CNC Have an understanding for the capabilities and limitations of rapid prototyping processes Team player with good communication skills, positive attitude, sense of humor and inquisitive nature Above all, the individual must be committed to our values of FUNomenal Customer Experiences Live with Integrity Yes I Can Excellence in Everything Responsible for Success! Radio Flyer is looking for people who live our values and who support our vision and mission! Radio Flyer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please