Supplier Development Engineer Co‑op — Medical Devices

Acist Medical Systems Inc.; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off

Medical benefit options

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Bracco Medical Technologies in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, invites an Engineering Intern/Co-op to join the Supplier Development team. You will work on evaluating and improving supplier manufacturing processes, quality systems, and performance while engaging with contract manufacturers and cross-functional groups.

The role provides hands-on exposure to engineering, quality, manufacturing, sourcing, and development activities within a regulated medical device environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a engineering/quality-related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other Office apps.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist in collecting and analyzing supplier quality, delivery, and performance data.
• Support supplier assessments by gathering manufacturing, quality, and capacity information.
• Participate in supplier improvement projects focusing on quality, cost, delivery, and process capability.
• Help develop reports, dashboards, and performance metrics used to monitor supplier performance.
• Assist with supplier capacity analysis and risk assessments.
• Support investigations into supplier-related quality issues by documenting findings and corrective actions.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities and problem-solving initiatives using structured methodologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sourcing, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, Product Development, and Supplier Development.
• Assist with documenting project plans, change assessments, action items, and status updates for supplier-related projects.
• Support new product development activities through supplier research and process qualification activities.
• Help maintain supplier records, engineering documentation, and QMS documentation.
• Learn and follow applicable regulatory and quality requirements, including US FDA, EU MDR, and company procedures.
• Participate in supplier meetings and project reviews as appropriate.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Quality Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Minitab

JMP

Job description

Bracco Medical Technologies in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, invites an Engineering Intern/Co-op to join the Supplier Development team. You will work on evaluating and improving supplier manufacturing processes, quality systems, and performance while engaging with contract manufacturers and cross-functional groups.

The role provides hands-on exposure to engineering, quality, manufacturing, sourcing, and development activities within a regulated medical device environment.