Intern - Product Design/New Product Dev Job

Primary location:Lancaster,Pennsylvania
Relocation offered:No
Employment status:Full-Time
Travel:<10%
Non-compete:No

The estimated base salary range for this role is "$50,000 to $56,000" per year.
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors (salary may be adjusted based on geographic location)

What does it mean to work at Armstrong?

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, product discount programs and many more.
Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results.

Armstrong World Industries (AWI)is seeking motivated candidates for our Summer Product Design and New Product Development Internship opportunity based at our Corporate Campus in Lancaster, PA

What's in it for you?

As Intern, you will have the opportunity to utilize your technical savviness to gain a deep understanding ofArmstrong products, processes, and test requirements.

• The opportunity to begin your career with the most innovative and forward-thinking building products company in the industry.
• The opportunity to help transform the design and building of spaces, so that occupants, owners, operators, and communities can thrive, today and into the future.

Product Design and New Product Development Intern Program Offering

New Product Development and Product Design Intern:

• Complete an assigned project that supports New Product Development and/or Product Design initiatives during the internship
• Observe multiple active NPD and design projects, from early concept exploration through development and validation
• Gain experience supporting the projects, as directed by the project or design leader including:

• • Assist with design work, technical documentation, product testing, project coordination, preparing stakeholder presentations, etc.
  • Participate in design exploration stakeholder reviews, stage gates, team meetings, etc.

• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams (product management, R&D, marketing)
• Participate in design trend analysis and reporting.

What will make you successful

• Outside-of-the-Box thinker
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills and a team-oriented mindset
• Capability to build and nurture relationships with other functions within AWI
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• A track record of leadership through work, school, or extra-curricular activities

Required Qualifications

• Must be currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial design, or interior design.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA (cumulative, and within major)

What Makes You Stand Out

• Previous internship in a manufacturing, new product development or R&D environment
• Experience with software that aides in product design and/or project management

Why should you join Armstrong World Industries?

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is anAmericas leader in the design and manufacture of innovative interior and exterior architectural applications including ceilings, specialty walls and exterior metal solutions. With approximately $1.4 billion in revenue, AWI has about 3,700 employees and a manufacturing network of 21 facilities in North America.

At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.

For more than 160 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable architectural solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.
We are committed to:

• Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;
• Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
• Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
• Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
• Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.

About the location (Lancaster PA)

Lancaster, PA. A great central location in South Central Pennsylvania, Lancaster is ideally situated for easy access to major metropolitan cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, and New York City. Lancaster offers a vibrant arts and entertainment community with wonderful historic sites, B&Bs, museums, great shopping, entertainment venues and restaurants.

Armstrong is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce. As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at AWI talent acquisitionand let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!