Job description

Job Description: Overview Our summer internship program offers hands-on, direct project ownership and exposure to operational excellence. As a Product Design Intern, you will be assigned a primary Capstone Project to design or redesign Rogue product(s). You ll kick off with comprehensive hands-on operational training, participate in weekly Q&A sessions with leadership across the business, enjoy team outings (like a Columbus Clippers game), and present your final project deliverables directly to Rogue’s Leadership Team. Alongside the capstone work, interns participate in routine departmental tasks, attend team meetings, and work cross-functionally to gain a practical understanding of Rogue workflows and business operations. Location: Rogue HQ – 545 E. 5th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201 (Onsite) Duration: 11 Weeks (May 17 – July 30, 2027) Compensation: $30.00 / hour Target Candidates: Undergraduate Juniors, Seniors, and Graduate Students Key Responsibilities Own a primary 10-week Capstone Project focusing on new product design, mechanical component iteration, or structural optimization Create detailed 3D CAD models, production drawings, and structural simulations using SolidWorks Work hands-on with prototyping tools, fabrication machinery, and functional testing setups in our Columbus plant Collaborate with other designers and cross-functional teams Qualifications Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate (Junior/Senior) or Graduate degree program in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related field Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques, value stream mapping, ergonomic assessments, and process optimization Proficiency with simulation software (Arena, Simio) or CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) is a plus Passion for hands-on problem-solving in a fast-paced environment By applying to Rogue, regardless of the platform you choose to use, you are agreeing to Rogue s preferred methods of communication (i.e. text message). Submitting an application, through whatever online forum is ultimately used, constitutes a knowing and voluntary agreement to send and receive text messages during the recruitment process.

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Must-haves

Alongside the capstone work, interns participate in routine departmental tasks, attend team meetings, and work cross-functionally to gain a practical understanding of Rogue workflows and business operations.
Location: Rogue HQ – 545 E. 5th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201 (Onsite)
Duration: 11 Weeks (May 17 – July 30, 2027)
Compensation: $30.00 / hour
Target Candidates: Undergraduate Juniors, Seniors, and Graduate Students
Own a primary 10-week Capstone Project focusing on new product design, mechanical component iteration, or structural optimization
Create detailed 3D CAD models, production drawings, and structural simulations using SolidWorks
Work hands-on with prototyping tools, fabrication machinery, and functional testing setups in our Columbus plant
Collaborate with other designers and cross-functional teams
Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate (Junior/Senior) or Graduate degree program in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related field
Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques, value stream mapping, ergonomic assessments, and process optimization
Passion for hands-on problem-solving in a fast-paced environment

Nice-to-haves

Proficiency with simulation software (Arena, Simio) or CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) is a plus

Application prep

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Platform: workday
Effort: long