Product Development Intern: Material Science
About The Position
We are seeking a motivated Product Development Intern to join our team, supporting new product development and continuous improvement initiatives for cleanroom wipes that are used in critical contamination environments such as pharmaceutical and biomedical device manufacturing. As an intern, you'll dive into the world of product development, gaining hands-on experience with product development and commercialization at our Chicopee, MA site. The successful candidate will learn how to build and interpret product engineering bills of materials, and support product quality change processes
Requirements
- Currently enrolled or recently graduated from Textiles, Material Science, or Polymer Science program
- Minimum 3.0 GPA (or equivalent)
- Basic understanding of nonwoven/textile materials manufacturing (coursework acceptable)
- Knowledge of or experience with material characterization techniques
- Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint and Word and Teams preferred
- Clear written and verbal skills for documenting findings and the ability to work across functions and with external partners
- Ability to follow site safety protocols
Nice To Haves
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills – can interpret data and translate it into actionable solutions.
- Proactive learner – able to conduct research independently and willing to ask questions.
- Team player – comfortable collaborating with Production, Operations, Sales and Customer Service teams.
- Time‑management – ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain engineering bills of materials (BOMs), while coordinating with Production to ensure accurate documentation
- Refine material specifications with input from Quality, Production & Purchasing
- Communicate with 3rd party testing labs for new product development testing
- Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas for improving processes
- Improve sample library, identifying and organizing materials
- Support cost optimization projects without compromising product quality, safety, or performance
- Follow all safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work environment
- Attend material sourcing meetings alongside the Product Development Manager
- Assist with additional tasks and projects as assigned by the Product Development Manager
Benefits
- Practical Experience with industry ERP system and real‑world product development documentation.
- Understanding of how product development, production/operations, quality and sales work cross-functionally to deliver quality products.
- Mentorship from Product Development Manager, with opportunities for networking within the company.
- Professional Development of teamwork, leadership, analytical, & strategic thinking skills
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
