Project & Product Development Internship (Rising Senior)

Job Description

Project & Product Development Internship (Rising Senior)

About Global Industrial

For over 70 years, Global Industrial has stood as an industry leader, specializing in providing private label and brand name industrial equipment and supplies to businesses throughout North America.

We boast an extensive catalog of over 1.7 million industrial, material handling, and business products. These products are distributed through multiple channels, including our robust website, dedicated corporate sales teams, and comprehensive full-color catalogs. We are committed to continuously expanding our product offerings to meet the diverse and evolving needs of our wide-ranging customer base, which includes small to large corporations, institutions, government agencies, and individual consumers.

Key Responsibilities

As an integral part of our team, you will be responsible for:

• Actively managing and coordinating projects, working collaboratively with both the product development and private label teams to drive initiatives forward.
• Performing essential lab work, leveraging company technology and analytical tools to gather critical data and insights.
• Preparing and delivering concise, impactful summary presentations of research findings and proposed solutions to various stakeholders.
• Applying strong analytical skills and tools to solve complex, real-world business problems, contributing directly to operational improvements and strategic decisions.
• Executing challenging assignments that require collaboration with teams beyond Product Development, culminating in presenting your valuable findings and recommendations to our leadership team.

Competencies and Skills

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with the following qualifications and abilities:

• Currently a Rising Senior pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Business, or a closely related field.
• Possesses solid analytical skills combined with strong organizational capabilities to manage tasks efficiently.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, from peers to leadership.
• Proficient with standard MS Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Capable of handling multiple activities simultaneously, ensuring accurate and timely completion of all assigned tasks.
• PM certification and AutoCAD experience are considered a significant plus.

EEO/AA Statement

Global Industrial, a Systemax Company, is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy is comprehensive and applies to all terms and conditions of employment, encompassing recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.