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 Intern, Quality Engineering, 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.

The Intern, Quality Engineering reports to the Quality Manager.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Perform, under supervision, routine aspects of Quality engineering, requiring knowledge and application of principles learned in the course of study.
• Participate in identifying continuous improvement opportunities to increase through put on the manufacturing floor.
• Provide support to Engineers, Programmers, and Engineer Technicians to learn Quality processes and assist with projects as assigned.
• Assist in the analysis of data for inspection reduction.
• Assist with the coordination of projects from conception through final plan preparations.
• Assist with creating and/or modifying work procedures, processes, and/or specifications.
• 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

• Currently enrolled in a 4 year Bachelors program, preferably Electrical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering
• 2.5 GPA or equivalent (Preferred)

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• 0-2 years of relevant work experience (Preferred)

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS THAT ENABLE SUCCESS

• Proficiency with MS Office Suite
• Use of Adobe Illustrator
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships within a team environment
• Excellent math skills
• Ability to work independently and on own initiative
• Ability to use analytics to look at cost, quality, delivery, and safety of projects
• Ability to apply logic and reasoning to solve problems, including identifying strengths/weaknesses, locating alternative solutions and conclusions, and approaches to problems; and making high-quality, timely decisions
• Interest in working in the medical device manufacturing industry

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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

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