About the role#
As a New Product Implementation (NPI) Intern, you will work with project managers, engineers, manufacturing teams, and supply chain partners to support the development and launch of new products. This role offers exposure to the full product development lifecycle, from initial concept to market launch. You will gain practical experience in project management systems and digital workflow design while contributing to projects that improve execution and launch readiness.
What you'll do#
- Assist project managers with coordinating new product development activities and maintaining project schedules.
- Track milestones, meeting notes, action items, risks, and key deliverables.
- Support cross-functional teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Marketing.
- Assist with prototype builds, validation activities, and launch readiness reviews.
- Collect and analyze project data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.
- Administer and enhance Monday.com workspaces, including boards, dashboards, and automations.
- Partner with stakeholders to design solutions that improve project visibility, communication, and resource planning.
- Complete and present a capstone project to leadership that delivers a measurable improvement to the NPI process.
What you'll need#
- Rising Senior status, planning to graduate in 2028.
- Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Ability to work both independently and within a team.
- Strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn new systems and processes.
- Experience with data analysis or visualization tools like Power BI, Tableau, or advanced Excel.
- Familiarity with project management platforms such as Monday.com, Smartsheet, Jira, Asana, or Microsoft Project.
- Experience developing dashboards, reports, databases, or workflow solutions.
Location & details#
- Location: Lake Forest, Illinois.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Compensation: $27.25 to $28.00 per hour.
About ITW
ITW is a global multi-industrial manufacturing company based in Glenview, Illinois. It operates seven distinct segments that produce industrial machinery and specialty products for markets including automotive, construction, and food equipment. The organization employs approximately 43,000 people across its worldwide operations. In 2025, the company reported 16 billion dollars in revenue.
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