What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer Intern - Marketlab position at Marketlab?
MANUFACTURING ENGINEER INTERN
Job Description
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Marketlab is a market-leading healthcare solutions organization specializing in the design, manufacturing, and sourcing of private label products. It’s our mission to provide our healthcare partners timely solutions with a straightforward approach based on knowing them and their work. Every day we strive to positively impact the lives of the people who in turn impact the health and wellness of our communities.
Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Marketlab’s success is built upon a foundation of collaboration, innovation, and the belief that every team member plays a vital role in creating an exceptional customer service experience.
About The Position
The Manufacturing Engineer Intern is responsible to assist the engineering team to improve manufacturing operations within Marketlab, seeking to make manufacturing efficient and productive. This position will provide team support to the engineering team in order to produce the highest quality of products for Marketlab
Responsibilities And Duties
Job Description
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Marketlab is a market-leading healthcare solutions organization specializing in the design, manufacturing, and sourcing of private label products. It’s our mission to provide our healthcare partners timely solutions with a straightforward approach based on knowing them and their work. Every day we strive to positively impact the lives of the people who in turn impact the health and wellness of our communities.
Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Marketlab’s success is built upon a foundation of collaboration, innovation, and the belief that every team member plays a vital role in creating an exceptional customer service experience.
About The Position
The Manufacturing Engineer Intern is responsible to assist the engineering team to improve manufacturing operations within Marketlab, seeking to make manufacturing efficient and productive. This position will provide team support to the engineering team in order to produce the highest quality of products for Marketlab
Responsibilities And Duties
- Assist with evaluating manufacturing operations, documenting processes, and identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements.
- Support implementation of manufacturing process improvements, workflow optimization, and ergonomic enhancements.
- Conduct time studies, data collection, statistical analysis, and performance assessments to support engineering decision-making.
- Assist in transitioning products from engineering to production, including documentation, standard work, and BOM/routing updates.
- Help prepare specifications, safety protocols, and instructions for equipment installation or modification.
- Participate in root-cause analysis and corrective action efforts under guidance from engineering leadership.
- Support prototype builds, product testing, and engineering validation activities. Use CAD software to assist with design modifications, fixtures, and light product development tasks.
- Draft or update process procedures, test protocols, and production documentation with clarity and accuracy.
- Spend time on the manufacturing floor observing processes, gathering feedback, and supporting operational needs.
- Complete miscellaneous engineering projects as assigned by the Director of Engineering.
- Currently enrolled in an Engineering degree path or similar.
- Must be flexible and adapt to changing environments and priorities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Physically able to lift 50 lbs. repetitively throughout the day.
- Communication - Individual communicates effectively both verbally and written with superiors, colleagues and individuals inside and outside the company.
- Problem Solving - Individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
- Personal Development - Seeks and accepts additional responsibility for continuous learning and development.
- Quality of Work - Accepts responsibility for quality and timeliness of work. Works to achieve a goal in spite of barriers or difficulties. Adjusts focus when it becomes obvious that a goal cannot be achieved, redirects energy into related achievable goals.
- Teamwork - Conveys passion and rallies team members when challenged with a difficult goal. Keeps focused and on track and resolves any interpersonal issues arising that may jeopardize team success. Prompts others to contribute knowledge and information to assist the team.
