Manufacturing Engineering Intern — Process Improvement

ThermoFisher Scientific; Paisley; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific invites an undergraduate Engineering student for a 12‑month university placement. The role focuses on continuous improvement, data analysis, and process development within a cross-functional engineering environment.

Ideal candidates are in their final year or within a year of graduation, with zero years of work experience required and internships preferred. Strong English and excellent interpersonal skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Undergrad student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Must be in final year or recently graduated within 1 year of start date.
• 12-month University placement within curriculum.
• 0 years of work experience required; internships preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office tools (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Support Continuous Process Improvement to reduce waste and improve cycle times.
• Analyze Operational Metrics to identify trends and quantify problems.
• Develop processes through testing and compliant documentation.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, EHS and other Engineering teams.
• Present findings and recommendations to the Engineering team and stakeholders.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong professional presence

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Thermo Fisher Scientific invites an undergraduate Engineering student for a 12‑month university placement. The role focuses on continuous improvement, data analysis, and process development within a cross-functional engineering environment.

Ideal candidates are in their final year or within a year of graduation, with zero years of work experience required and internships preferred. Strong English and excellent interpersonal skills are essential.