Intern (Disposables Engineering)

Quest Medical Inc.; Allen (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordson MEDICAL is seeking an enthusiastic team member pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in engineering to support manufacturing, validation, and process improvement activities. You will collaborate with engineers on ECOs, data analysis, and Lean/Six Sigma initiatives in a regulated medical device environment.

The role offers exposure to IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, design for manufacturability input, and documentation support, with emphasis on quality and regulatory standards such as FDA QSR and ISO 13485.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.
• Previous internship, co-op, or project experience in regulated manufacturing or medical device environment is a plus.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office; SolidWorks or CAD exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in sustaining manufacturing processes by supporting troubleshooting, documentation, and continuous improvement activities.
• Support execution of validation and qualification protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) for equipment, processes, and design changes.
• Collaborate with engineers to identify and implement process improvements that enhance safety, quality, and throughput.
• Participate in ECO documentation, test execution, and implementation activities.
• Help analyze production data, perform basic statistical analysis, and summarize findings in reports.
• Observe and participate in root cause analysis activities and nonconformance investigations.
• Learn and apply Lean and Six Sigma principles to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute DFM input under guidance.
• Assist in drafting technical documents, validation plans, and troubleshooting guides.
• Learn quality and regulatory standards applicable to medical devices, including FDA QSR and ISO 13485.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

MS Office

CAD exposure

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree (pursuing)

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Nordson Medical, a global leader in Interventional Solutions, Fluid Components, and Surgical Solutions, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment.

Summary of the role

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in sustaining manufacturing processes by supporting troubleshooting, documentation, and continuous improvement activities.
• Support execution of validation and qualification protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) for equipment, processes, and design changes.
• Collaborate with engineers to identify and implement process improvements that enhance safety, quality, and throughput.
• Participate in engineering change order (ECO) documentation, test execution, and implementation activities.
• Help analyze production data, perform basic statistical analysis, and summarize findings in reports.
• Observe and participate in root cause analysis activities and nonconformance investigations.
• Learn and apply Lean and Six Sigma principles to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute DFM (Design for Manufacturability) input under guidance.
• Assist in drafting technical documents, validation plans, and troubleshooting guides.
• Learn quality and regulatory standards applicable to medical devices, including FDA QSR and ISO 13485.

Education and Experience Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.

Previous internship, co-op, or project experience in regulated manufacturing or medical device environment is a plus.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to independently complete assigned tasks.
• Strong interest in medical device manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated with the ability to follow directions and ask questions.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); exposure to SolidWorks or CAD is preferred.
• Basic understanding of root cause analysis, data analysis, and engineering documentation.

About Nordson Medical

At Nordson MEDICAL, you don't have to be a doctor to help save lives. We are the global expert in the design, development, and manufacturing of complex medical devices and component technologies. By joining our team today, you will help us bring innovative ideas to life.

Nordson MEDICAL is a global team that works to create components for life‑saving medical devices. We offer a supportive culture in a growing and dynamic work environment. Whether you're just beginning your career or you're a seasoned professional, there's a place for you to belong at Nordson MEDICAL.

We offer hourly and salary positions in production, maintenance, customer service, quality, engineering, and more. We actively invest in our teams to help you build your skillsets and advance your career.

At Nordson, we believe that anything is possible. We empower our global team of employees to engineer, manufacture, and market innovative products and systems that are essential to everyday life. These differentiated products and systems are used for precision dispensing and processing and serve a variety of end markets, including packaging, transportation, medical, and electronics.

Founded in 1954, we are guided by our values of integrity, respect for people, customer passion, energy, and excellence. We care for our employees and provide them with opportunities to advance their careers and make an impact, inside and outside of work.

Nordson is headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, and has direct operations in more than 35 countries to support our products and systems with application expertise and a direct global sales and service organization.