Manufacturing Operations Intern

MSD Malaysia; Carlow; On-site; EUR 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

MSD Malaysia in Ireland is offering a Manufacturing Operations Intern position within a regulated manufacturing environment. You will support problem-solving, data gathering, and improvement actions to promote right-first-time execution and strong operational performance.

You will collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Automation, Maintenance, and Learning & Development to resolve issues, develop process diagrams, and update procedures, ensuring GMP, data integrity, and proper documentation

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in manufacturing engineering, process improvement, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Proactive mindset with willingness to learn and take ownership of tasks.
• Basic analytical skills and comfortable working with data and process information.
• Good computer skills, including all Microsoft Office applications.
• Awareness of compliance, quality, and safety expectations in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Support problem-solving and troubleshooting activities related to manufacturing equipment, processes, and operational issues.
• Assist with data gathering, root cause analysis, and implementation of improvement actions to support right-first-time execution and operational performance.
• Work with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Technical Operations, Automation, Maintenance, and Learning and Development to resolve issues and improve process reliability.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, visual management updates, and actions linked to manufacturing performance.
• Develop process flow diagrams and simple decision aids to improve process understanding and consistency where required.
• Contribute to updates of procedures, work instructions, and training materials where necessary to support manufacturing operations.
• Work in line with site safety, GMP, data integrity, and documentation expectations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Manufacturing interest

Cross-functional teamwork

Proactiveness

Analytical skills

MS Office proficiency

Quality and safety awareness

Tools

None

Job description

Job Description Manufacturing Operations Intern

We are seeking a motivated and detail oriented intern to join our Operations team. This internship offers the opportunity to gain practical experience in a regulated manufacturing environment while supporting problem‑solving, troubleshooting, process improvement, and operational performance activities.

Responsibilities

• Support problem-solving and troubleshooting activities related to manufacturing equipment, processes, and operational issues.
• Assist with data gathering, root cause analysis, and implementation of improvement actions to support right-first-time execution and operational performance.
• Work with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Technical Operations, Automation, Maintenance, and Learning and Development to resolve issues and improve process reliability.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, visual management updates, and actions linked to manufacturing performance.
• Develop process flow diagrams and simple decision aids to improve process understanding and consistency where required.
• Contribute to updates of procedures, work instructions, and training materials where necessary to support manufacturing operations.
• Work in line with site safety, GMP, data integrity, and documentation expectations.

Qualifications

• Required Strong attention to detail and good organizational skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Interest in manufacturing engineering, process improvement, and troubleshooting
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Proactive mindset with willingness to learn and take ownership of tasks
• Basic analytical skills and comfortable working with data and process information
• Good computer skills, including all Microsoft Office applications
• Awareness of compliance, quality, and safety expectations in a regulated environment

Preferred

• Exposure to problem-solving tools such as root cause analysis, 5 Whys, fishbone diagrams, or similar
• Experience with continuous improvement tools or manufacturing support activities
• Experience creating flow diagrams, visuals, or process maps
• Interest in pharmaceutical, biotech, or GMP-regulated manufacturing environment PQ20 Required Skills: Analytical Problem Solving, Clinical Research, Data Analytics, Database Management, Data Entry, Data Visualization, Document Management, Health Economics, Office Applications, Process Improvements, Project Management, Reporting and Analysis, Technical Support, Technical Training, Workload Prioritization

Employment details

• Employee Status: Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)
• Relocation: No relocation
• VISA Sponsorship: No
• Travel Requirements: No Travel Required
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable
• Shift: Not Indicated
• Valid Driving License: No
• Hazardous Material(s): N/A

Job Posting End Date: 09/16/2026

Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.