Manufacturing Engineering Co-op - July 6, 2026-January 8, 2027

Jabil • Elmira, NY

6d • $20 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

At Jabil we strive to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. We are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. With over 50 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe. Manufacturing Engineer Co-op opportunity for period beginning July 6, 2026-January 8, 2027 ($20.00 to $23.00 hourly). The Manufacturing Engineer Co-op will: Gain valuable knowledge pertaining to policies, practices and processes, associated with production of Medical Devices, through completion of web based and instructor led training. Gain experience with primary machining processing including CNC milling, CNC turning and forming of titanium, stainless steel and polymer implants. Gain experience with design of tooling, work holding and job aids. Gain exposure and participate in Quality and Compliance related activities including Non-conformance investigation and Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA). Assist in failure mode analysis, scrap analysis and trending. Gain exposure to concepts of GMP/GXP as well as introduction to FDA, ISO, Safety, and Environmental regulations. Act as team member supporting capital investment projects and transformations. Conduct research, data collection, and technical report generation. Perform financial analysis, generate business cases and conduct presentations. Perform CAD modeling and drafting activities for 3D printed and machined manufacturing tools/fixturing, equipment layouts and process documentation. Support development of new processes and equipment associated with product launches. Coordinate and support equipment and process validation lifecycle elements such as computer system validation, safety risk assessment, installation qualification, process risk assessment, operation qualification and performance qualification. Author equipment and process standard operating procedures. Author test protocols and technical report documents. Perform data collection and analysis utilizing statistical methods and software packages such as MS Excel and Minitab. Participate on cross-functional teams focusing on the improvement of existing processes. Support cycle time analysis, process/value stream mapping, and capacity analysis on production processes to optimize and/or introduce new equipment. Assist with testing and analysis utilizing Lean/6 Sigma tools techniques. Complete Kaizen implementation for ideas submitted for improvements. Communicate with internal and external suppliers on various projects and initiatives. Participate in plant and product familiarization though a combination of independent research, online training and “Go-See” activities. Participate in shadowing of various roles including Manufacturing Engineers, Quality Engineers, Engineering Technicians and Production Operators. Co-ops will also “Go-See” groups including Chemical Finishing, Packaging, QA Inspection, Drafting, Document Control, Safety, Maintenance, Tool Room, Gage Calibration and Shipping/Receiving.

Requirements

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and must not require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g. H1-B status).
• A minimum GPA of 3.0 Cumulative is strongly preferred.
• Candidate must be actively enrolled pursuing either a Bachelors or Master’s degree (but not necessarily taking classes).
• Candidate must have reliable transportation to and from work on a daily basis for the duration of the co-op.
• Candidate must be able to work full time (40 hours per week) during the duration of the co-op position.
• Completion of sophomore level coursework strongly preferred.
• Highly motivated self-starter able to function as part of a team and independently.
• Willing to work in a fast paced manufacturing environment with work station located on manufacturing floor.
• Strong technical writing skills and ability to generate technical documents semi-independently.
• Ability to present and communicate effectively to audiences at various levels of experience.
• Efficiency with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Possess some past hands-on experience (job, project or hobby related) strongly preferred.
• Experience with MS Project, Visio, Access preferred but not required.
• Experience with some CAD package (PTC Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor, etc.)
• Introductory experience with GD&T preferred but not required.
• Introductory experience with statistical analysis using Minitab, Excel, etc. preferred.
• Our preferred majors are, but are not limited to: Industrial, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (preferred) Biomedical Engineering (considered) Engineering and Management (considered) Controls and Robotics Engineering (considered) Electrical and Chemical Engineering (considered) Additional Engineering disciplines considered on case by case basis as well

Responsibilities

• Gain valuable knowledge pertaining to policies, practices and processes, associated with production of Medical Devices, through completion of web based and instructor led training.
• Gain experience with primary machining processing including CNC milling, CNC turning and forming of titanium, stainless steel and polymer implants.
• Gain experience with design of tooling, work holding and job aids.
• Gain exposure and participate in Quality and Compliance related activities including Non-conformance investigation and Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA).
• Assist in failure mode analysis, scrap analysis and trending.
• Gain exposure to concepts of GMP/GXP as well as introduction to FDA, ISO, Safety, and Environmental regulations.
• Act as team member supporting capital investment projects and transformations.
• Conduct research, data collection, and technical report generation.
• Perform financial analysis, generate business cases and conduct presentations.
• Perform CAD modeling and drafting activities for 3D printed and machined manufacturing tools/fixturing, equipment layouts and process documentation.
• Support development of new processes and equipment associated with product launches.
• Coordinate and support equipment and process validation lifecycle elements such as computer system validation, safety risk assessment, installation qualification, process risk assessment, operation qualification and performance qualification.
• Author equipment and process standard operating procedures.
• Author test protocols and technical report documents.
• Perform data collection and analysis utilizing statistical methods and software packages such as MS Excel and Minitab.
• Participate on cross-functional teams focusing on the improvement of existing processes.
• Support cycle time analysis, process/value stream mapping, and capacity analysis on production processes to optimize and/or introduce new equipment.
• Assist with testing and analysis utilizing Lean/6 Sigma tools techniques.
• Complete Kaizen implementation for ideas submitted for improvements.
• Communicate with internal and external suppliers on various projects and initiatives.
• Participate in plant and product familiarization though a combination of independent research, online training and “Go-See” activities.
• Participate in shadowing of various roles including Manufacturing Engineers, Quality Engineers, Engineering Technicians and Production Operators.
• Co-ops will also “Go-See” groups including Chemical Finishing, Packaging, QA Inspection, Drafting, Document Control, Safety, Maintenance, Tool Room, Gage Calibration and Shipping/Receiving.

Benefits

• As part of the total rewards package, Jabil offers benefits to enhance your health, wealth and resilient self. These include medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; 401(k) retirement plan and employee stock purchase plan; and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern