Engineering Co-op
Kettering, OH, United States2w ago
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- Location
- Kettering, OH, United States
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Intern
- Function
- other
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 2w ago
Skills
3d modelinganatomycadengineering drawingsexcelfabricationfmeagood documentation practiceslean manufacturinglean six sigmamachiningmicrosoft wordpower bipowerpointprototypingquality controlsolidworkstooling designvisio
About the role
About the Role
Join Solvita as an Engineering Co-op in our Process, Engineering & Development department, where you’ll gain hands-on experience solving meaningful, real-world challenges. You’ll help develop practical solutions that support technician safety, enhance graft quality, and improve operational efficiency. Your work will play an important part in honoring the gift of tissue donation and helping provide life-saving allografts to patients around the world.
What You’ll Do
Work alongside both Manufacturing Engineers and Process Improvement Engineers to develop solutions to high priority challenges within operations including but not limited to: tissue recovery & chart evaluation, microbiology testing, clean room operations, post-production operations, quality control, and supply chain operations.
Utilize SolidWorks 3D modeling for idealizing new and/or revised tooling designs to support manufacturing in transforming donated tissues into high-quality and high-precision allografts.
Utilize SolidWorks to create engineering drawings and work with local machining and post-processing shops to develop prototypes and final concepts.
Create and revise production SOPs and related documentation to transition new processes and equipment into production.
Work with cross-functional teams to identify process improvements for various problems utilizing Lean Six Sigma methodologies
Develop visuals (PowerPoint, PowerBi, Visio, etc.) for analyzing problem statements such as process/value stream maps, FMEA, fishbone diagrams, pareto charts, and trending graphs.
Responsible for providing updates to various levels of leadership addressing overall project progression, barriers to implementation, and requests for additional resources if applicable.
Ensures Good Documentation Practices (GDPs) and all quality guidelines, internal and external, are followed throughout projects.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Education and/or Experience
Pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering at an accredited university.
Must remain actively enrolled in engineering program for the entire duration of the co-op assignment.
At least 2nd year/sophomore student
Must have at least 3 available co-op rotations
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
Position requires exposure to gross anatomy.
Must be able to meet the required physical demands with or without reasonable accommodation.
FDA regulated environment
Preferred Qualifications
BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering preferred.
Strong PC skills including Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio).
Experience with manufacturing equipment designs, development, and fabrication.
Experience with LEAN manufacturing concepts.
Experience with parametric 3D solid modeling (SolidWorks) and detailing/dimensioning.
Experience in performing process/equipment verification and validation.
Experience in a regulated industry.
Advanced problem-solving skills using CAD software, statistical tools, and professional reports/visuals.
Able to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
Preference for candidate to return for multiple co-op rotations.
We offer
A highly competitive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, life and supplemental insurance.
401(k) with employer contribution and match.
On-Demand Pay - Reduce financial stress with on-demand pay access to your earned pay.
Generous paid time off (PTO) - up to 5 weeks in your first year!
Opportunities to participate in recreational activities such as Battle of the Businesses, special events such as Kings Island Day, Dayton Air Show and opportunities to give back to the community.
Opportunities to join various employee committees, such as our benefit, recreation, employee engagement and community engagement committees.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law. Drug Free Workplace
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer
Join Solvita as an Engineering Co-op in our Process, Engineering & Development department, where you’ll gain hands-on experience solving meaningful, real-world challenges. You’ll help develop practical solutions that support technician safety, enhance graft quality, and improve operational efficiency. Your work will play an important part in honoring the gift of tissue donation and helping provide life-saving allografts to patients around the world.
What You’ll Do
Work alongside both Manufacturing Engineers and Process Improvement Engineers to develop solutions to high priority challenges within operations including but not limited to: tissue recovery & chart evaluation, microbiology testing, clean room operations, post-production operations, quality control, and supply chain operations.
Utilize SolidWorks 3D modeling for idealizing new and/or revised tooling designs to support manufacturing in transforming donated tissues into high-quality and high-precision allografts.
Utilize SolidWorks to create engineering drawings and work with local machining and post-processing shops to develop prototypes and final concepts.
Create and revise production SOPs and related documentation to transition new processes and equipment into production.
Work with cross-functional teams to identify process improvements for various problems utilizing Lean Six Sigma methodologies
Develop visuals (PowerPoint, PowerBi, Visio, etc.) for analyzing problem statements such as process/value stream maps, FMEA, fishbone diagrams, pareto charts, and trending graphs.
Responsible for providing updates to various levels of leadership addressing overall project progression, barriers to implementation, and requests for additional resources if applicable.
Ensures Good Documentation Practices (GDPs) and all quality guidelines, internal and external, are followed throughout projects.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Education and/or Experience
Pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering at an accredited university.
Must remain actively enrolled in engineering program for the entire duration of the co-op assignment.
At least 2nd year/sophomore student
Must have at least 3 available co-op rotations
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
Position requires exposure to gross anatomy.
Must be able to meet the required physical demands with or without reasonable accommodation.
FDA regulated environment
Preferred Qualifications
BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering preferred.
Strong PC skills including Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio).
Experience with manufacturing equipment designs, development, and fabrication.
Experience with LEAN manufacturing concepts.
Experience with parametric 3D solid modeling (SolidWorks) and detailing/dimensioning.
Experience in performing process/equipment verification and validation.
Experience in a regulated industry.
Advanced problem-solving skills using CAD software, statistical tools, and professional reports/visuals.
Able to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
Preference for candidate to return for multiple co-op rotations.
We offer
A highly competitive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, life and supplemental insurance.
401(k) with employer contribution and match.
On-Demand Pay - Reduce financial stress with on-demand pay access to your earned pay.
Generous paid time off (PTO) - up to 5 weeks in your first year!
Opportunities to participate in recreational activities such as Battle of the Businesses, special events such as Kings Island Day, Dayton Air Show and opportunities to give back to the community.
Opportunities to join various employee committees, such as our benefit, recreation, employee engagement and community engagement committees.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law. Drug Free Workplace
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer