ABOUT US

Our climate controlled 31,000 square foot facility in Chelsea, MI specializes in medical grade plastics machining and injection molding. A career with Orchid provides growth opportunities, a great benefits package including performance bonuses, insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off and schedule flexibility. For more information, view our website.

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A BRIEF OVERVIEW

The Co-op, Manufacturing Engineer, will be eager to learn and contribute to assessing opportunities for improvement throughout the manufacturing process, implementing solutions, and gather experience relevant to their field of study.
WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Provide support to Engineers, Programmers, and Engineer Technicians to learn manufacturing processes and assist with projects as assigned.
• Perform routine aspects of manufacturing engineering, requiring knowledge and application of principles learned in the course of study.
• Assist with creating and/or modifying work procedures, processes, and/or specifications.
• Assist with the coordination of projects from conception through final plan preparations.
• Programming of equipment such as lasers, engravers and robots
• Participate in identifying opportunities to decrease non value-added time on the manufacturing floor.
• Support quality and compliance by utilizing One Orchid global processes and complying with all Quality Management Systems (QMS) documentation requirements and establishing/supporting plan(s) to meet/exceed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Quality that support Safety, Compliance, Six Sigma Quality, On-Time Delivery (OTD) and financial objectives.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• Enrollment in a Degree Program (Required)

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• 1+ Year of Prior Relevant Experience (Preferred)

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS THAT ENABLE SUCCESS

• Mathematical Ability - Basic Knowledge
• Managing Multiple Priorities - Basic Knowledge
• Problem Solving - Basic Knowledge
• Communication - Basic Knowledge
• Calibration - Basic Knowledge
• Information Processing - Basic Knowledge
• Integrity - Basic Knowledge

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Occasionally
• Must be able to move about the inside of the building - Frequently
• Must be able to ascend/descend stairs or ladders - Occasionally
• Must be able to position oneself and move under/around/over equipment - Occasionally
• Must be able to handle/adjust/inspect/position various items and equipment - Occasionally
• Must be able to communicate and exchange information with others - Frequently
• Must be able to distinguish and detect information such as writing and defects - Occasionally

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Noise - Frequently

WHAT WE OFFER

• Opportunity to work in a growing company
• Ability to help people live a longer, more active life
• Comprehensive benefit package
• Ability to work in an organization that values:
  • Integrity First: We do the right thing
  • Teamwork: We are one Orchid
  • Results: Our results matter

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Candidates offered employment may be required to submit to a pre-employment background check and pre-employment drug-screening based on position requirements
• Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States through eVerify

EOE, including disability/vets