External Supply Management Engineering Intern

About the Role

• Support medical device manufacturing within the pharmaceutical group of Bayer.
• Part of the External Supply Management organization responsible for FDA and ISO-regulated contract manufacturing operations.
• Gain valuable experience working with engineers, suppliers, and manufacturing teams in a regulated medical device environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the External Supply Management Medical Device team on projects including product transfers, continuous improvement initiatives, and design upgrades.
• Conduct and document technical activities, working independently when required.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, determine next steps, and communicate recommendations.
• Conduct project management activities, testing and trial work, analyze results, communicate observations and conclusions verbally and in writing, and provide recommendations.
• Improve production processes and manufacturing techniques to meet cost of goods sold (COGS) and quality targets.
• Apply engineering principles and technical knowledge to support projects, drive results, and effectively communicate progress.
• Support engineers with operations management activities and manufacturing initiatives.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Demonstrated hands-on mechanical skills through coursework and/or extracurricular activities.
• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or graduate degree in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Must be entering sophomore through graduate year of college.
• Ability to generate and/or execute test methods and protocols.
• Strong customer focus with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to independently develop ideas and solutions.
• Strong attention to detail, goal-oriented mindset, and demonstrated work ethic.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Teams, Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship, co-op, laboratory, manufacturing, or engineering project experience.
• Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with medical device manufacturing processes and continuous improvement methodologies.