Manufacturing Engineering Intern

About the Role

The Manufacturing Engineering Intern will support medical device manufacturing operations through hands-on engineering projects focused on automation, process improvement, quality enhancement, and waste reduction. Interns will work directly with Manufacturing Engineers, Process Engineers, Quality Engineers, and Operations teams to identify opportunities, implement improvements, and lead projects that drive measurable business impact. This internship provides practical experience in a high-volume, highly regulated medical device manufacturing environment and offers exposure to CNC machining, automation systems, robotics, machine vision inspection, statistical analysis, process validation, and Lean Manufacturing principles. Each intern will be assigned a project and will be responsible for delivering results and presenting findings to site leadership at the conclusion of the internship.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and complete a manufacturing engineering project from concept through implementation.
• Analyze manufacturing processes to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, throughput, and operator utilization.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing scrap, downtime, waste, and operator burden.
• Collect, organize, and analyze production data using Microsoft Excel and other engineering tools.
• Assist with fixture, tooling, equipment, and process development activities.
• Support automation, robotics, machine vision, and manufacturing technology projects.
• Participate in root cause investigations, corrective actions, and process troubleshooting.
• Develop and update manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and engineering reports.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to implement process improvements.
• Present project results, recommendations, and business impact to site leadership.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related engineering discipline.
• Graduation dates: December 2026, May 2027, August 2027, May 2028 graduates may also be considered.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with manufacturing or production environments.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel for data analysis and problem solving.
• Knowledge of statistical methods and engineering problem-solving techniques.
• Basic understanding of mechanical systems, manufacturing processes, and industrial equipment.
• Interest in manufacturing automation, robotics, machining, or continuous improvement.
• Experience with CAD software, Minitab, Power BI, SQL, Python, or similar engineering tools is a plus.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills and professional integrity.
• Willingness to learn, take initiative, and assume ownership of assigned projects.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stand and walk on production floors as required.
• Ability to safely operate within a manufacturing environment while following all site safety policies and PPE requirements.

The hourly pay range for this role is $16.00 - $32.00.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; 401(k) retirement plan and employee stock purchase plan; and paid time off.