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Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op

Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op

UFP TechnologiesGrand Rapids, MI, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op – Fall 2025 to Spring 2026

What to Expect

As a Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op, you’ll play a key role in transforming ideas into real-world solutions. You’ll leverage data to design, develop, and implement innovative processes that take concepts from prototype to production—all while exceeding customer expectations. Throughout the internship, you’ll work side by side with engineering and manufacturing teams to troubleshoot challenges, improve safety, and boost quality and productivity.

Program Timeline / Hours

  • Start date : September / October 2025
  • End date : May 2026
  • Full-time (40 hours / week), Monday–Friday
  • This is an on-site opportunity. Housing and transportation are not provided; candidates should be within a 45-minute commute.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Identify, execute, and participate in continuous improvement activities to improve efficiency and profitability.
  • Evaluate processes related to operations, time, cost, and inventory.
  • Analyze and evaluate methods of production and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Support new business development and launch activities.
  • Collaborate with internal teams including production, quality, engineering, leadership, sales, customer service, and maintenance to complete assigned projects.
  • Work with a mentor to apply current knowledge and gain experience in key manufacturing processes.
  • Participate in training that includes equipment operation and maintenance.
  • Promote facility efficiency and workplace safety.
  • Present findings and lessons learned to key business stakeholders at the end of the internship.
  • Set achievable goals that align with both the business and your professional growth throughout the internship.
  • What We’re Looking For

  • Currently enrolled in a 4-year accredited university / college pursuing a degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Design, Biomedical, Electrical, Physics, or related field).
  • Familiarity with CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and / or MasterCam a plus).
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
  • Strong communication skills—both written and verbal—with solid analytical and math capabilities.
  • A collaborative team player eager to contribute and learn.
  • Someone who enjoys spending time on the manufacturing floor and gaining hands-on product experience.
  • Comfortable and professional when engaging with commercial and customer-facing teams.
  • About UFP MedTech :

    UFP Technologies is a designer and custom manufacturer of comprehensive solutions for medical devices, sterile packaging, and other highly engineered custom products. UFP is an important link in the medical device supply chain and a valued outsource partner to most of the top medical device manufacturers in the world. The Company’s single-use and single-patient devices and components are used in a wide range of medical devices and packaging for minimally invasive surgery, infection prevention, wound care, wearables, orthopedic soft goods, and orthopedic implants.

    UFP Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer Minorities / Women / Veterans / Disabled.

    To apply for this opportunity please create a profile with us through our online application system. Click the "Apply" box in the upper right hand corner to start the application process. Or, if you already have a social media account with LinkedIn, Google, or Facebook you can use your log in credentials to apply.

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