Design Engineer Intern

The Company

Lenco Armored Vehicles in Pittsfield, MA is the leading designer and manufacturer of armored police vehicles for Law Enforcement Agencies and State Police and Sheriff’s Department SWAT teams. Lenco also manufactures armored military vehicles for International Police Forces, the US Army, US Navy, US Air Force and US Marines. Lenco armored vehicles are built on heavy-duty commercial truck chassis platforms. This allows for warranty covered repairs, maintenance service, and parts replacements on the vehicle chassis at any number of OEM dealers, truck centers and retail parts stores.

The Opportunity 

The Design Engineer intern will help with the development of 2D and 3D files, drawings, layouts of vehicle parts and assemblies. This position requires independence in resolving design challenges and non-routine drawing assignments. Intern can expect direct customer and vendor interaction, and will work closely with the Production, Sales and Purchasing Departments.

Responsibilities 

• Create designs for metal fabricated parts and assemblies using SolidWorks 3D.
• Create full truck models and related documentation for the production dept.
• Create drawings for external vendors for the purpose of machining or fabricating.
• Effectively manage files using PDM software.
• Effectively work independently in a team environment while managing multiple projects of varying degrees of urgency and complexity.
• Collaborate with members of production staff to review designs and resolve manufacturing concerns.
• Complete department ECR’s (engineering change request) as assigned to repair/modify current designs or drawings.

Requirements

Candidates should be pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related Engineering field.  YOU MUST CARRY A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE.

Compensation and Applicant Instructions

Work hours are 7:00am to 3:30pm Monday through Friday. This opportunity is fully in-person in Pittsfield, MA.