Engineering Co-op

Solvita; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization in Dayton, Ohio, is seeking an Engineering Co-op intern. This role includes developing solutions to optimize safety and efficiency in operations while utilizing SolidWorks for tooling designs. Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and able to commit to at least three co-op rotations. The position requires collaboration across functions and adherence to Good Documentation Practices.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering at an accredited university.
• Must remain actively enrolled in engineering program for the entire duration of the co‑op assignment.
• At least 2nd year/sophomore student.
• Must have at least 3 available co‑op rotations.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside Manufacturing Engineers and Process Improvement Engineers.
• Utilize SolidWorks 3D modeling for tooling designs.
• Create engineering drawings and collaborate with machining shops.
• Revise production SOPs and related documentation.
• Identify process improvements using Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Develop visuals for analyzing problem statements.
• Provide project updates to leadership.
• Ensure Good Documentation Practices are followed.

Job description

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As an Engineering Co-op within the Process, Engineering & Development department at Solvita, students will be responsible for identifying and developing solutions to solve various challenges to optimize safety of our technicians, quality of our grafts, and efficiency of our operations. This role is critical to ensuring we maximize the gifts of tissue donation we are entrusted with and providing life‑saving allografts to patients around the world.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside both Manufacturing Engineers and Process Improvement Engineers to develop solutions to high priority challenges within operations including tissue recovery & chart evaluation, microbiology testing, clean room operations, post‑production operations, quality control, and supply chain operations.
• Utilize SolidWorks 3D modeling for idealizing new and/or revised tooling designs to support manufacturing in transforming donated tissues into high‑quality and high‑precision allografts.
• Utilize SolidWorks to create engineering drawings and work with local machining and post‑processing shops to develop prototypes and final concepts.
• Create and revise production SOPs and related documentation to transition new processes and equipment into production.
• Work with cross‑functional teams to identify process improvements for various problems utilizing Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Develop visuals (PowerPoint, PowerBI, Visio, etc.) for analyzing problem statements such as process/value stream maps, FMEA, fishbone diagrams, pareto charts, and trending graphs.
• Provide updates to various levels of leadership addressing overall project progression, barriers to implementation, and requests for additional resources if applicable.
• Ensure Good Documentation Practices (GDPs) and all quality guidelines, internal and external, are followed throughout projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering at an accredited university.
• Must remain actively enrolled in engineering program for the entire duration of the co‑op assignment.
• At least 2nd year/sophomore student.
• Must have at least 3 available co‑op rotations.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.

Work Environment and Physical Activities

• Position requires exposure to gross anatomy.
• Must be able to meet the required physical demands with or without reasonable accommodation.
• FDA regulated environment.

Seniority level: Internship

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industry: Non‑profit Organization

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