About the role#
The Manufacturing Engineering Intern will support medical device manufacturing operations through hands-on engineering projects. You will work directly with Manufacturing, Process, and Quality Engineers along with Operations teams to identify opportunities, implement improvements, and lead projects that drive business impact. This role provides practical experience in a high-volume, regulated manufacturing environment with exposure to CNC machining, automation, robotics, and Lean Manufacturing principles.
What you'll do#
- 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.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related engineering discipline.
- Familiarity with manufacturing or production environments is preferred.
- 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, or Python is a plus.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, including standing and walking on production floors.
Location & details#
- Location: Monument, Colorado.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Type: Full-time, paid internship.
- Modality: On-site.
About Jabil
Jabil is a manufacturing and engineering services company founded in 1966. It provides supply chain, design, and production solutions for brands in sectors like healthcare, automotive, and telecommunications. The company operates from its headquarters in St. Petersburg, Florida. It maintains a global network of over 100 sites and employs more than 63,000 people.
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