Engineering Intern/Co-Op

Job Description

Join Our Team at HuFriedyGroup – Innovating Excellence in Dental Instrument Manufacturing

HuFriedyGroup is a leading manufacturer of dental instruments and infection prevention products. Our 10,000-plus products, hand-crafted by highly skilled artisans, are known for their precision, performance, longevity, reliability, and quality. To help dental professionals be The Best in Practice, HuFriedyGroup provides a unique combination of world class products, value-added services, clinical education, and dental community platforms that result in superior clinician performance and enhanced safety for dental professionals and their patients. Working at HuFriedyGroup is so much more than a job, as every employee has a part in driving and supporting the organization’s inspirational vision to be a global force in advancing dental performance through Best-In-Practice dentistry that improves lives around the world.

Position Summary

Provide Manufacturing Engineering support to Operations through line support, continuous improvement, capacity improvements and new product transfers. Improve the overall efficiency of the manufacturing operation while optimizing human work factors, quality control, material flow, etc. by identifying areas for improvement through use of statistics and root cause analysis tools.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide general oversight and monitoring of machinery – including project coordination for maintenance, upgrades, and repair when needed

Help with troubleshooting of problems within the manufacturing process

Assist with CAPA (corrective and preventative actions) to resolve production and customer issues using root cause analysis and then follow through with implementation of corrective action

Assist with formal failure analysis and issue resolution activities to ensure preventative action is accomplished.

Upon request, create written documents, test plans and reports that demonstrate technical rationale for associated decisions(s) (e.g., qualifications, risk assessments, and work instructions).

Provide hands-on trouble shooting to both manufacturing equipment and manufacturing processes.

Provide operations department with effective technical support to meet manufacturing quality and quantity objectives.

Assess and monitor manufacturing capacity capabilities and reconcile with demand. Propose capacity improvement recommendations accordingly.

Education and Experience:

College level coursework in pursuit of an engineering degree is required. Prefer candidates with coursework at the Junior level or higher.

CAD experience is a plus, preferably SolidWorks

Experience in structured problem solving and use of statistical tools preferred

Ability to work hands-on, communicate with a wide range of stakeholders, and a strong desire to learn

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accessibility Statement

HuFriedyGroup is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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