Supplier Development Engineering Co-op

Bracco Medical Technologies • Eden Prairie, MN

4d • $23 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Supplier Development Engineering Intern or Co-op will support the Supplier Development Engineering team in evaluating and improving supplier manufacturing processes, quality systems, and operational performance. The intern or co-op will gain hands-on experience working with contract manufacturers, supplier performance metrics, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role provides exposure to engineering, quality, manufacturing, sourcing, and new product development activities within a regulated medical device environment.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.

Nice To Haves

• Prior internship, co-op, project, or laboratory experience in manufacturing, quality, or engineering environments.
• Exposure to data analysis and statistical tools such as Minitab, JMP, or similar software.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement concepts.
• Interest in medical device manufacturing, supplier quality, or operations engineering.

Responsibilities

• Assist in collecting and analyzing supplier quality, delivery, and performance data.
• Support supplier assessments by gathering manufacturing, quality, and capacity information.
• Participate in supplier improvement projects focused on quality, cost, delivery, and process capability.
• Help develop reports, dashboards, and performance metrics used to monitor supplier performance.
• Assist with supplier capacity analysis and risk assessments.
• Support investigations into supplier-related quality issues by documenting findings and corrective actions.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities and problem-solving initiatives using structured methodologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sourcing, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, Product Development, and Supplier Development.
• Assist with documenting project plans, change assessments, action items, and status updates for supplier-related projects.
• Support new product development activities through supplier research and process qualification activities.
• Help maintain supplier records, engineering documentation, and Quality Management System (QMS) documentation.
• Learn and follow applicable regulatory and quality requirements, including US FDA, EU MDR, and company procedures.
• Participate in supplier meetings and project reviews as appropriate.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Safe and sick time
• Medical benefit options
• Buddy program
• Career development program
• Opportunities to build professional networks virtually and in-person

What This Job Offers

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