Engineer Intern NPD

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 Refrigeration and Food Equipment 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:        Engineer Intern New Product Development (NPD) 

Location:        Richmond, VA (Plant 2)              

The role: 

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineering intern to support New Product Development (NPD) of refrigerated merchandisers and Design to Value (DTV) cost reduction opportunities on existing product lines.   

Responsibilities: 

Component and sub-assembly level part development using SolidWorks design software 

Validation of design concepts through mechanical and performance testing in coordination with Engineering Test Lab 

Integration of design for manufacture/design for assembly (DFM/DFA) methodologies through collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering 

Application of value engineering methodologies to optimize new and existing product cost 

Internal and cross-functional communication to progress designs from concept to working prototypes 

Release of engineering documentation through change control process: models, drawings, bills of materials, etc 

What are the basic qualifications? 

Rising Junior or Senior currently pursuing BS in Mechanical Engineering 

SolidWorks design experience 

MS Office experience 

Component level testing via simulation, prototyping, design of experiments, etc 

Critical thinking, trouble-shooting and problem-solving 

What are the preferred qualifications? 

Sheet metal and weldment design experience 

Working knowledge of refrigeration systems and components 

Knowledge of heat transfer, thermodynamics and fluids 

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.