Summer 2027 Internship - Manufacturing Engineering - Michigan

Stryker Group; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wage range $20–$35/hour

Sign-on bonus

11 paid holidays

Housing stipend or corporate housing

Job summary

Stryker Group is offering a Manufacturing Engineering internship in Kalamazoo, MI. You will contribute to meaningful projects and gain mentorship from leaders in a culture of innovation and teamwork.

This hands-on program emphasizes collaboration across design, operations, and continuous improvement to bring products to market efficiently. Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Manufacturing/Industrial & Operations/Mechanical Engineering, with a 3.0 GPA or higher, legal work

Qualifications

• 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design and operations teams to bring products to market efficiently.
• Projects may include fixture development and assembly line optimization.
• Lean manufacturing implementation and ergonomics/safety improvements.
• Process validation and documentation of changes.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Education

Manufacturing Engineering

Industrial & Operations Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Job description

What You Get Out of the Internship

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 just 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:

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

$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

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.