About the role#
The Supplier Development Engineering Co-op supports the team in evaluating and improving supplier manufacturing processes, quality systems, and operational performance. You will gain hands-on experience with contract manufacturers, performance metrics, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role provides exposure to engineering, quality, manufacturing, sourcing, and new product development within a regulated medical device environment.
What you'll do#
- Collect and analyze supplier quality, delivery, and performance data.
- Support supplier assessments by gathering manufacturing, quality, and capacity information.
- Participate in improvement projects focused on quality, cost, delivery, and process capability.
- Develop reports, dashboards, and performance metrics to monitor supplier performance.
- Assist with supplier capacity analysis and risk assessments.
- Support investigations into supplier-related quality issues by documenting findings and corrective actions.
- Participate in continuous improvement activities using structured problem-solving methodologies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sourcing, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, and Product Development.
- Document project plans, change assessments, and status updates for supplier-related projects.
- Support new product development through supplier research and process qualification.
- Maintain supplier records, engineering documentation, and Quality Management System (QMS) files.
- Follow regulatory and quality requirements, including US FDA and EU MDR procedures.
- Participate in supplier meetings and project reviews.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Biomedical, or Quality Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
- Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn.
- Prior internship, co-op, project, or laboratory experience in manufacturing, quality, or engineering is preferred.
- Exposure to data analysis and statistical tools like Minitab or JMP is a plus.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement concepts is preferred.
- Interest in medical device manufacturing, supplier quality, or operations engineering.
Location & details#
- Location: Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
- Term: Winter 2027, Summer 2027, or Fall 2027.
- Modality: On-site, full-time (40 hours per week).
- Compensation: Paid position ($23.00 - $25.00 per hour).
- Note: No relocation or housing assistance is provided.
About Bracco
Bracco is a healthcare group that focuses on diagnostic imaging. The company produces contrast agents used to improve diagnostic accuracy in radiology and cardiology. It also develops medical devices and administration systems through its subsidiary ACIST. Based in Milan, the firm operates in over 110 markets globally. It employs approximately 1,905 people.
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