Description
The Manufacturing Engineer Intern supports Manufacturing Engineering activities to integrate, improve, and sustain manufacturing systems and processes, with a focus on extrusion processing, production, and validation. This role provides hands‑on exposure to continuous improvement, process optimization, and cross‑functional collaboration within a regulated manufacturing environment.
Key Accountabilities
- Actively promote and support a culture of safety.
- Support compliance with operational, quality, and customer requirements.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aligned with company goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with Manufacturing Engineering projects as assigned.
- Support Lean / Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Participate in hands‑on process improvement activities, applying basic engineering concepts to optimize manufacturing processes.
- Support the Validation team in transitioning new programs to production, including manufacturing lines, secondary operations, and production planning.
- Assist in developing and maintaining manufacturing specifications and documentation, including work instructions and process guides.
- Work with Manufacturing to help communicate and reinforce key technical and process requirements.
- Partner with Quality Assurance to support product compliance and investigate quality concerns.
- Participate in NCR, CAPA, and Continuous Improvement meetings as required.
- Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams at the Pleasant Prairie site.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in an Engineering degree program (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or related).
- Working knowledge of basic inspection and measurement equipment.
- Basic proficiency with PC‑based tools (e.g., Excel, documentation systems).
- Strong interest in manufacturing processes, continuous improvement, and problem solving.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
- Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Work performed in office, production, and warehouse environments.
- May work near moving mechanical parts and be exposed to wet or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and noise levels requiring hearing protection.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in an Engineering degree program (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or related)
- Working knowledge of basic inspection and measurement equipment
- Basic proficiency with PC-based tools (e.g., Excel, documentation systems)
Spectrum Plastics Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Spectrum Plastics Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Spectrum Plastics Group.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) match is included in the core package for full-time employees. This provides employer-backed retirement savings support beyond base pay.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Paid Volunteer Time Off, wellness resources, an Employee Assistance Program, and employer‑paid life/short‑term/long‑term disability are part of the offering. These programs extend support for personal wellbeing and community involvement.
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Healthcare Strength — Health and dental coverage are available, with HSA options noted. The overall package is characterized as solid in multiple descriptions.
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What We Do
Spectrum Plastics Group is a global leader in the design, development, and manufacturing of specialty medical components and devices, providing solutions from development through scaled manufacturing for medical and other demanding markets.
