Manufacturing Engineering Intern

The Manufacturing Engineering Intern is part of the Instrumentation Engineering team at Scanlan International. They will work individually and on project teams to improve manufacturing processes for the manufacture of surgical instruments. This will involve analyzing existing manufacturing processes, identifying inefficiencies and issues, root cause analysis, researching potential solutions and improvements, performing proof of concept and implementation. This process may involve gathering operator input, process mapping, performing time studies, documenting processes (written/ pictorial/ video), designing fixturing, researching / purchasing new equipment or tools, evaluating measurement and test methods, and performing qualification activities on equipment or systems.

Position Responsibilities / Essential Functions:

Percentage Time

Accountability

50%

Improve Existing / Create New Manufacturing Processes:

• Analyze existing manufacturing processes and conceptualize improvements.
• Work with operators, supervisors, and others regularly to support analysis and implementation of manufacturing improvements.
• Generate basic project plan and timeline to implement manufacturing improvements.

25%

Design Products using CAD (SolidWorks):

• Design fixturing or manufacturing aids using Solid Works.
• Translate operator/manufacturing inputs into design specifications.
• Create novel design solutions to meet manufacturing’s unmet or under met needs.
• Create fully specified design drawings to support fabrication.

25%

Document Processes Consistent with Quality System:

• Create and maintain manufacturing process work instructions, procedures, records, and files that comply with Scanlan Quality System documentation requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications:

Education:

• Currently enrolled in manufacturing, industrial, process, mechanical, or biomedical engineering Bachelor of Science degree.
• Some educational experience with process analysis and improvement.

Experience:

• Experience with computer aided drafting (CAD) systems (SolidWorks).

Skills:

• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Software skills to include Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, AutoCAD, Solid Works, and MS Project.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience:

• Materials and processes relating to stainless steel, titanium, thermal plastics, silicones including machining, forging, heat treating, welding and molding.
• Experience working on collaborative projects.
• Hands-on experience with process analysis and improvement.

Success Factors / Abilities:

• Work with a dynamic team to improve manufacturing processes for high-quality surgical instruments.
• Develop engineering and process design skills working within a FDA and CE compliant manufacturing environment.
• Practice methods and tools of process improvement including value-stream mapping, root cause analysis, FMEAs, DOEs, and post-implementation monitoring.