Manufacturing Engineer Intern

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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