Manufacturing Engineer Intern

Location: Kimball Electronics Indianapolis, United States of America

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Position Overview

The mission of the Manufacturing Engineer Intern is to lead the development, implementation, of new manufacturing processes, support existing manufacturing processes, verify and drive improvements while meeting goals of quality, cost and delivery for our customers.

Quick Summary

The ME Intern is responsible for developing assembly processes, creating detailed manufacturing work instructions and testing procedures in support of regulatory requirements. In addition, this position supports continuous improvement by performing product/process analysis for quality improvements, cost reductions and improved efficiency.

To be successful you must be self-motivated, possess excellent communication skills, time/project management skills, a positive attitude, be able to keep timely consistent and accurate records of work and train manufacturing associates. In our business, it is critical the candidate can demonstrate a solid understanding of the importance of quality.

Basic Background Requirements

This position will require

Enrolled in a 4-year degree program in Engineering or Engineering Technology (Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical)

3 months to 3 years’ relevant intern work experience with knowledge of a variety of production methods and materials preferred

Validation experience, process and equipment qualification (IQ, OQ, PQ), Test Methods & R&R’s

Process development/characterization experience

Ability to analyze data using statistical methods

Ability to compose professional documentation (Write protocols, work instructions, etc.)

Ability to manage time and projects effectively while setting and meeting aggressive schedules

Ability to analyze and solve problems utilizing root cause analysis tools

Quality minded person with a focus on making data driven decisions

Ability to understand business, legal and regulatory requirements

Ability to learn regulatory requirements, FDA 21 CFR 820/GMP Medical Device Regulations

Key Performance Objectives

Short Term: (0 to 3 months)

Learn KEIND Quality system requirements

Build relationships with team members

Begin documenting and developing process flows for launch of critical medical device product.

Design equipment or tooling to support a manufacturing process

Write technical documentation

Assist in validation efforts for commissioning of production systems

Maintain customer specific system documentation in support of FDA regulatory requirements

Learn and adopt Kimball Electronics philosophies and culture

Work with project managers in the execution of project plans

Participate in risk assessment activities (PFMEA, DFMEA)

Participate in Lean manufacturing training and projects