Engineering Intern

Description:

Overview

Join The Gund Company, where you will find friends who will support and challenge you to crush goals that provide amazing growth opportunities. We are in the business of electrical insulation manufacturing, but we really pride ourselves in just being a group of fun, driven, problem solvers who LOVE what we do!

The Gund Company: Take Care of Each Other, Take Care of the Customer and Take Care of the Business

Job Summary

As an intern, you are considered an integral part of The Gund Company team. You will be challenged with completing an impactful business project that will enhance your business skills as well as contribute to the company’s goals and objectives. You will also gain additional experience and insights through structured activities such as training sessions, department meetings and extracurricular events.

Essential Job Functions

• Program is open to undergraduate and graduate students
• Students must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and have completed relevant coursework.
• Courses or majors in Engineering, Information Technology, Sales, Management, Human Resources, Finance/Accounting and Supply Chain
• Opportunities may exist in the following business units: Finance, Sales, Human Resources, Supply Chain (Production), IT, Engineering, Marketing
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.2
• Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements:

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Program Components

• Hands-on learning through an assigned project within one of The Gund Company’s functions. Specific accountabilities will vary for each project but may include development, data gathering, research and analysis, input into strategy and project management.
• Exposure to The Gund Company business; both domestic and international
• End of summer presentation to senior management

All About You

Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects concurrently; keen analytical and proven problem-solving skills; strong strategic and conceptual aptitude; proven team player with excellent interpersonal skills; proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Travel

Travel is not required.

Physical Requirements

To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to crouch. The employee may occasionally lift items as heavy as 25lbs. Specific vision abilities may include the employee’s ability to see near and far distances.

Why Join Us?

Our employees have a vested interest in our Company’s success. The Gund Company is 30% employee-owned through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan). Shares are awarded each year based on a calculation that takes into consideration our Company’s financial profitability, employee tenure, and earnings. There is no out-of-pocket investment required!

In addition, our employees enjoy:

• A safe and healthy work environment
• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive, cost-effective employee benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability
• 401(k) retirement savings program with a 50% employer match up to 6% of contributions
• Regular employee feedback through our IDP (Individual Development Plan)

According to the Gallup Q12 employee survey method, The Gund Company is ranked “world-class” regarding employee engagement. Please review our current career opportunities and consider applying today! We are always accepting applications for new talent to join our organization.

EEO Statement: It is the policy of The Gund Company to recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discriminating based on race, gender, age, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual preference, or disability.