Operations Intern

Kimball Electronics • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

The Operations Intern supports assembly and manufacturing operations in a medical device manufacturing setting. The role focuses on learning assembly processes and quality requirements, supporting the launch of new production processes, and helping improve safety, quality, efficiency, cost, and delivery. The intern will gain hands-on assembly experience, apply theoretical learning in a manufacturing environment, and collaborate with engineering to provide feedback on product design and assembly processes. This position is for Summer 2027.

The successful candidate is self-motivated, communicates effectively, manages time and projects well, maintains a positive attitude, keeps timely, consistent, and accurate work records, and understands the importance of quality. Initial objectives include learning KEIND quality system requirements and Good Documentation Practices, building relationships across Operations, Quality, Warehouse, and Engineering, becoming self-sufficient in assembly and packaging work, accurately completing Device History Records in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices, and performing root cause analysis while suggesting process improvements.

Requirements

• Self-motivated.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Time and project management skills.
• Positive attitude.
• Ability to maintain timely, consistent, and accurate work records.
• Solid understanding of the importance of quality.

Responsibilities

• Participate in assembly and manufacturing processes and learn applicable procedures and protocols.
• Support the launch of new production processes.
• Lead or assist with projects to improve safety, quality, and efficiency in the operations department.
• Collaborate with engineering and provide feedback on design and assembly processes.
• Learn KEIND Quality system requirements and Good Documentation Practices.
• Build working relationships with Operations, Quality, Warehouse, and Engineering groups.
• Become self-sufficient in assembly and packaging jobs.
• Complete accurate Device History Records in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Perform root cause analysis and suggest process improvements.
• Maintain timely, consistent, and accurate records of work.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed