Operations Engineering Intern
About The Position
HuFriedyGroup is a leading manufacturer of dental instruments and infection prevention products. Our 10,000-plus products, hand-crafted by highly skilled artisans, are known for their precision, performance, longevity, reliability, and quality. To help dental professionals be The Best in Practice, HuFriedyGroup provides a unique combination of world class products, value-added services, clinical education, and dental community platforms that result in superior clinician performance and enhanced safety for dental professionals and their patients. Working at HuFriedyGroup is so much more than a job, as every employee has a part in driving and supporting the organization’s inspirational vision to be a global force in advancing dental performance through Best-In-Practice dentistry that improves lives around the world. We are seeking a technically driven Operations Engineering Intern to support manufacturing performance, process optimization, and operational efficiency initiatives. This role bridges engineering and production, providing hands-on experience analyzing data, improving workflows, and supporting equipment and layout optimization within a manufacturing environment. The intern will work directly with Engineering and Operations leaders to drive measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related Engineering field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar a plus)
- Comfortable working on the production floor
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles
- Experience with data visualization or basic statistical analysis
- Familiarity with manufacturing equipment or CNC processes
Responsibilities
- Conduct time studies and capacity analysis to identify process constraints
- Analyze production data (scrap, downtime, OEE, throughput) and develop improvement recommendations
- Support root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
- Assist in manufacturing layout improvements and workstation optimization
- Develop and update standard work, process documentation, and visual controls
- Support equipment validation, troubleshooting, and process verification
- Participate in Lean initiatives including 5S, value stream mapping, and waste reduction
- Assist with project tracking and engineering documentation
Benefits
- Hands-on engineering experience in a live manufacturing environment
- Direct exposure to process improvement and equipment optimization
- Opportunity to lead a measurable improvement project
- Mentorship from senior engineering and operations leaders
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
