Manufacturing Ops Intern: Problem Solving & Improvement

MSD Malaysia; Ireland; Remote; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. Rahway, NJ is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Intern to support problem-solving, data gathering, and process improvements in a regulated manufacturing environment. You will collaborate with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Automation, and Maintenance to enhance reliability and performance.

The role offers exposure to GMP, data integrity, and procedure updates, with hands-on learning across multiple disciplines in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Must be currently pursuing a degree in a relevant field.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in manufacturing engineering, process improvement, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and take ownership of tasks.
• Comfort with data and process information and MS Office tools.

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 cross-functional teams 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.
• Contribute to updates of procedures, work instructions, and training materials to support manufacturing operations.
• Adhere to site safety, GMP, data integrity, and documentation expectations.

Skills

Analytical Problem Solving

Clinical Research

Data Analytics

Database Management

Data Entry

Data Visualization

Document Management

Health Economics

Office Applications

Organization Administration

Process Improvements

Project Management

Public Administration

Reporting and Analysis

Technical Support

Technical Training

Workload Prioritization

Education

Pursuing degree in relevant field

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. Rahway, NJ is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Intern to support problem-solving, data gathering, and process improvements in a regulated manufacturing environment. You will collaborate with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Automation, and Maintenance to enhance reliability and performance.

The role offers exposure to GMP, data integrity, and procedure updates, with hands-on learning across multiple disciplines in a fast-paced setting.