Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Stryker Group; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

11 paid holidays annually

Housing stipend or corporate housing

Job summary

Stryker Group is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering intern to apply Lean Six Sigma concepts in a dynamic manufacturing environment. You will work closely with a dedicated mentor to identify and implement improvements across processes, aiming to reduce defects and ensure smooth production.

The role emphasizes collaboration with design and operations teams to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety, with hands-on projects and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree and enrolled in a related program.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred at time of hire.
• US work authorization required; sponsorship not offered now or in the future.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply Lean Six Sigma principles in a manufacturing setting with mentor guidance.
• Identify, analyze, and implement improvements to current processes to reduce defects and errors.
• Support design and operations teams to bring products to market efficiently.
• Assist with fixture development, lean manufacturing implementation, and safety improvements.
• Contribute to process validation and documentation of improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Manufacturing Engineering

At Stryker, we believe that developing the next generation of talent is just as important as developing life‑changing medical technologies. As an intern, you won’t observe—you’ll contribute to meaningful projects, gain exposure to leaders who will mentor you, and experience a culture of innovation and teamwork that is shaping the future of healthcare. As an intern, you will:

• Apply classroom knowledge and gain experience in a fast-paced and growing industry setting
• Implement new ideas, be constantly challenged, and develop yourskills
• Network with key/high-level stakeholders and leaders of the business
• Be a part of an innovative team and culture
• Experience documenting complex processes and presenting them in a clear format

Who we want

Challengers.

People who seek out the hard projects and work to find just the right solutions.

Teammates.

Partners who listen to ideas, share thoughts and work together to move the business forward.

Charismatic networkers.

Relationship-savvy people who intentionally make connections with both internal partners and external contacts.

Strategic thinkers.

Interns who propose innovative ideas and consistently exceed their performance objectives.

Customer-oriented achievers.

Individuals with an unparalleled work ethic and customer-focused attitude who bring value to their partnerships.

Game changers.

Persistent interns who will stop at nothing to live out Stryker’s mission to make healthcare better.

Opportunities Available

As a Manufacturing Engineering intern at Stryker, you will:

The Manufacturing Engineering Intern will gain hands‑on experience applying Lean Six Sigma principles in a manufacturing environment. Working closely with an assigned mentor, the intern will support the identification, analysis, and implementation of improvements to current manufacturing processes.

The intern will work with a manufacturing engineering mentor to identify opportunities to reduce defects, rework, or process escapes through mistake‑proofing solutions. This project will focus on evaluating current process risks and supporting the design or implementation of simple automation, sensing, or verification methods that prevent incorrect operations from occurring

Collaborate with design and operations teams to bring products to market efficiently. Projects may include fixture development, assembly line optimization, lean manufacturing implementation, ergonomics/safety improvements, and process validation.

Majors Targeted: Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial & Operations Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related majors

What You Need

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field; must remain enrolled in a degree‑seeking program after the internship.
• Cumulative 3.0 GPA or above (verified at time of hire)
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and not require employment‑based sponsorship now or in the future.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to collaborate and build relationships
• Demonstrated leadership, problem‑solving, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and eagerness to learn in a dynamic environment.

$20 min hourly wage – $35 max hourly wage, sign‑on bonus, 11 paid holidays annually, and either paid corporate housing or a living stipend, dependent upon hiring location