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Design Engineer Intern

Overland Park, United States

Dimensional Innovations (DI) is a group of Designers, Makers and Innovators working together to create world-class experiences, places and products. At DI, you will work on real client projects alongside some of the most creative and inventive professionals in the industry. You’ll also have some fun along the way! You will return to school with practical knowledge and experience that is sure to enhance your skill set and career goals.

DESIGN ENGINEER INTERN ROLE SUMMARY

The Engineering Team is a critical group within DI whose purpose is to turn remarkable ideas into reality. The members of the Engineering Team are experts at balancing creative intent while also setting up the Fabrication and Install teams for success as projects move through Production and out to the client site.

As a Design Engineer Intern, you will work with our Engineering team and have the opportunity to work directly on client projects, working through the realities of building objects out of metals, wood, plastics, and other appropriate materials necessary to create remarkable experiences.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Working collaboratively with our Design, Production, Technology and Project Management teams to bring our experience design projects to life
Assist the Engineering Team with reading, interpreting and preparing production and submittal drawings utilizing SolidWorks 3D Modeling software
Participating in a variety of project meetings
Performing at high levels in a fast paced, deadline-driven and ever-changing work environment

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience with Solidworks required
Familiarity with Rhino / Grasshopper a plus
Knowledge of materials, technology and fabrication techniques are a bonus but not required
Previous internship in Engineering or Production is highly preferred
An entrepreneurial spirit and desire to bring a fun, creative and energetic level of professionalism to the team
Exude a “go where needed” attitude and outlook on role
Comfortable with failing while remaining positive
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to carry out instructions provided in written, oral or diagram form
Ability to evaluate urgency of situation and prioritize tasks
Organized with attention to detail
Preferred majors: Industrial Design, CAD/Drafting, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology or similar degree

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

The Design Engineer Internship is an hourly (non-exempt), full-time opportunity that runs from June 1st, 2026 - July 31st, 2026. Applications will close on December 31, 2025. This is an onsite Monday - Friday internship in our Kansas City location. You must be at least 18 years of age, and currently enrolled as a college junior or senior or actively enrolled in a related postgraduate program. Please submit a portfolio with your application.

Candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and hold a valid driver’s license. Dimensional Innovations is an Equal Opportunity Employer and depends on a diversity of ideas, skills and perspectives to solve the world's toughest creative challenges, encouraging and amplifying every voice so we can create remarkable experiences for all.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Due to our onsite Fabrication process, the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, employees may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions.

How to Apply:

Navigate to our DI Internship Program page, scroll down, and select the internship application link that you would like to apply to. Please submit a resume and portfolio with your application.

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