Lifecycle Engineering Intern

About the role

At Loll Designs, we're looking for a Lifecycle Product Engineering Intern who is excited to learn how products are improved, refined, and supported throughout their lifecycle. This internship offers hands-on experience working alongside engineering and production teams. You'll help support existing products, participate in real-world problem solving, and gain exposure to the full product lifecycle—from concept improvements and testing to manufacturing support and customer-driven solutions. If you're curious, hands-on, and eager to build your engineering experience in a collaborative manufacturing environment, we'd love to meet you. Our Story At Loll Designs, we create modern outdoor furniture designed to bring people together while doing better for the planet. Through thoughtful design, sustainable materials, and meaningful relationships, we aim to enhance people, the planet, and our company in everything we do. We believe our team members are at the core of our culture, creativity, and continued growth. Interns are treated as valued contributors and have opportunities to work on meaningful projects that support our business while developing professional skills for the future. Come lollygag with us.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering projects focused on improving existing products and manufacturing processes
• Assist with CAD modeling, drawing updates, and engineering documentation
• Participate in product testing, data collection, and analysis activities
• Help evaluate product performance, manufacturability, and quality improvements
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to observe and support prototype development and testing
• Assist with engineering investigations and root cause analysis of product or manufacturing challenges
• Support special product modifications and customer-driven engineering solutions
• Maintain organized project documentation, test records, and engineering files
• Participate in brainstorming, problem-solving, and continuous improvement activities
• Learn how engineering decisions impact manufacturing, product quality, and customer experience

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Product Design, or a related field; Interest in product development, manufacturing, and continuous improvement; Experience with SolidWorks or other CAD software through coursework, projects, or internships.

Skills

Strong curiosity and willingness to learn; Strong communication and collaboration skills; Organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated; Ability to approach challenges with a problem-solving mindset; Interest in furniture design, manufacturing, sustainability, or product innovation is a plus.

Benefits

• Hands-on engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Exposure to cross-functional business operations
• Mentorship from experienced engineering professionals
• Opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects
• Professional development and networking opportunities
• A deeper understanding of how products evolve after launch

Schedule

This internship is based in Duluth, MN and provides opportunities to work in both office and manufacturing environments. The internship is to begin as part-time in the spring semester 2027 and transition to full-time first-shift hours in the summer, with an expected end date around August 2027.