2026 Mechanical Design Summer Intern

We are hiring a 2026 Mechanical Design Sumner Intern – Grand Rapids, MI that will own valuable mechanical design projects that provide new value to the company. You will be provided with mentorship through the development and design lifecycle with a keen focus on sustainability. We have a major focus on learning by doing. CAD will be a primary focus of the role, but you will also be exposed to brainstorming, cost analysis, the product development process, prototyping, and document control processes. 

Curious about the difference between a Mechanical Designer and a Product Design Engineer? 
A Mechanical Designer works closely with engineers to bring product concepts to life. Their main responsibilities include: 

• Translating ideas into 3D models, bridging the gap between industrial design and engineering. 
• Evaluating how components fit and interact with each other. 
• Releasing designs into the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system. 
• Creating and maintaining technical drawings throughout the product’s lifecycle. 

You’ll learn quickly this company offers a diversity of products and materiality. While you design the product, you will learn and apply the design thinking process. 

You will experience Steelcase’s mechanical design process, including: 

• Ideation 
• Bill-of-Material Structuring 
• Designing Concepts and Ideas: Surfacing, Sheet Metal, Solid Modeling, Drafting, 
• Document control 
• Prototyping 

We believe you’ll appreciate the balance of individual work with multi-functional projects, with teams made up of engineers, industrial designers, model makers, and more. 

Your Future Team:   

You will join one of the many Steelcase development teams relating to furniture, seating, health care, education, etc. Additionally, we believe our mechanical designing atmosphere mirrors the culture of Steelcase with people who are inclusive, open to questions, hungry for new insights, respectful, experts in their fields, and kind. 

Who You Are: 

• Are you eager to learn our product development and design process? 
• Are you curious? 
• Are you mechanically inclined? 
• Are you a self-starter? 
• Is your mechanical proficiency strong (creative, can think critically and apply it to design)? 
• Do you have desire to apply your 3D modeling/CAD experience? 

Required Skills and Competencies: 

• Current or recent high school graduate with emphasis in Computer Aided Design (CAD) or student pursuing an associate’s or bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in mechanical design 
• Course completion: Two courses focused on CAD software at the high school or college level, preferably one with SolidWorks or Creo 
• Preferred: experience in rapid prototyping methods (3D Printing, Lathe, CNC, etc.) 
• Preferred: experience helping teach CAD software 
• Nice to have: certified in a 3D modeling software 

Who We Are: 

Steelcase is a global design and thought leader in the world of work. Along with our expansive community of brands, we design and manufacture innovative furnishings and solutions to help people do their best work in the many places where work happens. 

Why People Choose to Work with Us:   
 

At Steelcase, we put people at the center of everything we do. We understand the role of work and believe that it can bring meaning and purpose to the lives of our customers and our employees. We prioritize supporting our employees both in and out of work, in all aspects of their lives. When we bring our talents together, we make a positive lasting impact through our work and communities.  

 
What Matters to Us: 

More than qualifications, we’re looking for talent and potential. We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we're always looking to improve our global community. We value applicants who are comfortable interacting with people different from themselves, building mutual respect and positive relationships. We invite people from all backgrounds and genders to apply. If we can make the application process easier through accommodation, please email us at myhr@steelcase.com.   

Steelcase provides employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or veteran status and bases all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. We are proud to be recognized for our inclusive workforce by the Corporate Equality Index for the past nine years.   

Steelcase is a MVAA- Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer. Steelcase recognizes the amazing experiences and skills that Veteran's possess. We encourage all Veterans and Veteran Spouses to apply. 

If you’re interested in Steelcase, but this isn’t the right time or role, join our Talent Community to be updated on future openings in your area(s) of expertise. 

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