Manufacturing Engineering Intern - Injection Molding (South Carolina)

Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education. We are a privately held company that strives to accomplish our corporate mission of Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™. We are committed to delivering uncompromising quality to the health care professionals who use our products, and ultimately, the millions of patients whose lives we impact. Arthrex Benefits Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Company-Provided Life Insurance Voluntary Life Insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Supplemental Insurance Plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Critical Illness) Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan Annual Bonus Wellness Incentive Program Free, Onsite Medical Clinics Free Lunch Tuition Reimbursement Program Trip of a Lifetime Paid Parental Leave Paid Time Off Volunteer PTO Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) Please note, most benefits are for regular, full time employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Arthrex is a global medical device company and leader in orthopedics medical education. With a corporate mission of Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™, Arthrex has pioneered the field of arthroscopy and develops more than 1,000 innovative products and procedures each year that support all aspects of orthopedics. The Injection Molding Engineering department, located in Pendelton, SC, is responsible for supporting and developing new and existing injection molding products. We are searching for a student pursuing a Plastics Engineering degree to support the Injection Molding Engineering team. The successful candidate will perform Robust Mold Trials on existing tools to optimize processes and support validation activities. The role will be project based as well as support for current continuous improvement activities. This internship will run approximately from May 2026 – August 2026. The ideal candidate will have the availability to work 40 hours per week at our Pendleton, SC facility. Main Objective : To understand the process engineering role as well as partially scope and execute challenging projects that result in improvement for Arthrex. Essential Duties and Responsibilities : Conversion of MDS to MDM (machine to plastic variable processes). Complete capability studies on plastic variable processes. Work with team on floor for Engineering starts. Assist in completing Installation Qualifications (IQ), Operational Qualifications (OQ) and Performance Qualifications (PQ). Assist in completing First Article Inspection (FAI) processes. Troubleshoot injection molding defects. Other duties as assigned. Education and Experience : Progress towards a college degree in Plastics Engineering Technology or related discipline required. Junior or senior preferred. (Recent graduates must be within six months of their graduation date to qualify.) Knowledge of injection molding machine interface capability required. Experience with decoupled molding development required. Knowledge and Skill Requirements / Specialized Courses and / or Training : Basic to intermediate computer skills. Be able to follow written and verbal direction. Machine, Tools, and / or Equipment Skills : PC; Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook; PowerPoint; Word and Excel. Fax; Scanner. Arthrex Benefits are :

• Medical Insurance (if 25 or more hours per week)
• Free Onsite Medical Clinics
• Free Onsite Lunch
• Volunteer PTO
• Access to the Wellness Center (For South Florida positions only) All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.