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Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op

Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op

UFP TechnologiesGrand Rapids, MI, United States
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op - Fall 2025 to Spring 2026

What to Expect

As a Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op, you'll play a key role in transforming ideas into real-world solutions. You'll leverage data to design, develop, and implement innovative processes that take concepts from prototype to production-all while exceeding customer expectations. Throughout the internship, you'll work side by side with engineering and manufacturing teams to troubleshoot challenges, improve safety, and boost quality and productivity.

Program Timeline / Hours

  • Start date : September / October 2025
  • End date : May 2026
  • Full-time (40 hours / week), Monday-Friday
  • This is an on-site opportunity. Housing and transportation are not provided; candidates should be within a 45-minute commute.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Identify, execute, and participate in continuous improvement activities to improve efficiency and profitability.
  • Evaluate processes related to operations, time, cost, and inventory.
  • Analyze and evaluate methods of production and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Support new business development and launch activities.
  • Collaborate with internal teams including production, quality, engineering, leadership, sales, customer service, and maintenance to complete assigned projects.
  • Work with a mentor to apply current knowledge and gain experience in key manufacturing processes.
  • Participate in training that includes equipment operation and maintenance.
  • Promote facility efficiency and workplace safety.
  • Present findings and lessons learned to key business stakeholders at the end of the internship.
  • Set achievable goals that align with both the business and your professional growth throughout the internship.

    • What We're Looking For

  • Currently enrolled in a 4-year accredited university / college pursuing a degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Design, Biomedical, Electrical, Physics, or related field).
  • Familiarity with CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and / or MasterCam a plus).
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
  • Strong communication skills-both written and verbal-with solid analytical and math capabilities.
  • A collaborative team player eager to contribute and learn.
  • Someone who enjoys spending time on the manufacturing floor and gaining hands-on product experience.
  • Comfortable and professional when engaging with commercial and customer-facing teams.

    • About UFP MedTech :

    UFP Technologies is a designer and custom manufacturer of comprehensive solutions for medical devices, sterile packaging, and other highly engineered custom products. UFP is an important link in the medical device supply chain and a valued outsource partner to most of the top medical device manufacturers in the world. The Company's single-use and single-patient devices and components are used in a wide range of medical devices and packaging for minimally invasive surgery, infection prevention, wound care, wearables, orthopedic soft goods, and orthopedic implants.

    UFP Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer Minorities / Women / Veterans / Disabled.

    To apply for this opportunity please create a profile with us through our online application system. Click the "Apply" box in the upper right hand corner to start the application process. Or, if you already have a social media account with LinkedIn, Google, or Facebook you can use your log in credentials to apply.

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