Process Engineering Intern: Kaizen & Optimization

Nobel Biocare; Mahwah (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Nobel Biocare in Mahwah, NJ is offering a Process Engineering Intern position for rising juniors and seniors pursuing Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering. The role involves data collection, process observations, and creating or updating SOPs and work instructions to support production lines.

You will assist engineers on equipment upgrades, process optimization trials, and validation activities, while developing training materials and participating in Kaizen and Lean workshops.

Qualifications

• Rising junior or senior pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related Engineering field.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and problem‑solving methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering staff with data collection, process observations, and basic analysis on assigned production lines.
• Assist in drafting, updating, and organizing SOPs, work instructions, and process documentation.
• Participate in engineering projects such as equipment upgrades, workflow improvements, process optimization trials, and validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Prepare materials, records, and documentation for process studies and improvement initiatives.
• Support troubleshooting efforts by gathering information, documenting issues, and assisting engineers with temporary or permanent solutions.
• Track KPIs, update dashboards, and prepare summary reports for the engineering team.
• Participate in Kaizen, Lean, and continuous improvement workshops.
• Assist in developing training materials and supporting production teams during new process rollouts.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including Quality, Production, and Maintenance.
• Contribute to engineering initiatives involving CAD/CAM, equipment evaluations, process characterization, or material handling projects.

Skills

Data collection

Data interpretation

Excel

CAD/CAM

Word

PowerPoint

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CAD/CAM

Job description

Nobel Biocare in Mahwah, NJ is offering a Process Engineering Intern position for rising juniors and seniors pursuing Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering. The role involves data collection, process observations, and creating or updating SOPs and work instructions to support production lines.

You will assist engineers on equipment upgrades, process optimization trials, and validation activities, while developing training materials and participating in Kaizen and Lean workshops.