Co-op - Supplier Quality Engineering: January - June 2027 (Onsite)
Insulet Corporation
Summary
The Global Supplier Quality Engineering team is responsible for driving Quality Engineering activities across Insulet's component, service, and finished goods suppliers. The Co-op position will work closely with engineers on selection, qualification, and management of Insulet's suppliers.
Job description
Position Overview
The Global Supplier Quality Engineering team is responsible for driving Quality Engineering activities across Insulet's component, service, and finished goods suppliers. The Co-op position will work closely with engineers on selection, qualification, and management of Insulet's suppliers.
- Closely works with manufacturers and service suppliers to ensure product / service quality meets Insulet requirements.
- Interfaces with other Insulet departments (e.g., Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Packaging and Regulatory Affairs) as well as with suppliers and other external parties on issues related to product quality.
- Effectively communicates Quality metrics through supplier scorecards and Management Review to the organization, suppliers, and Executive Management.
- Insulet focuses on professional development of co-op students. Each co-op has a manager who works with them to achieve desired learning outcomes based on the preferences of the co-op.
Responsibilities
- Support and/or lead Engineering Change Orders (ECO) to improve product & process design specifications.
- Support and/or lead communication on design or process changes with suppliers via External Quality Action Requests (EQAR).
- Support and/or lead continuous improvement projects to improve supplier quality processes.
- Work hands-on with lab equipment (Optical Gage, Microscopes, Battery Testers, etc.) to aid Quality Inspections or Root Cause Analysis activities.
- Improve internal processes (data analysis, workflow systems, etc.) by automating tasks and standardizing methods using applicable software skills (VBA, etc.).
- Apply Six Sigma & Lean concepts.
- Performs other duties as required.
Education and Experience
Minimum Requirements:
- Currently enrolled in undergraduate mechanical, industrial, or bio-engineering program.
- 3.0 GPA or better
Preferred Skills and Competencies:
- Mechanical aptitude / hands on mentality
- Strong attention to detail
- Data Analysis: JMP, Minitab, Excel
- Good documentation skills, proficient in Microsoft Office
Physical Requirements (if applicable):
- Lab Testing using relevant equipment
- Lifting up to 25 lbs
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in undergraduate mechanical, industrial, or bio-engineering program
- 3.0 GPA or better
- Mechanical aptitude / hands on mentality
- Strong attention to detail
- Data Analysis: JMP, Minitab, Excel
- Good documentation skills, proficient in Microsoft Office
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Wellness Programs
Company overview
Insulet Corporation (NASDAQ: PODD) is an innovative medical device company headquartered in Acton, Massachusetts, founded in 2000 with a mission to improve the lives of people with diabetes. The company specializes in developing, manufacturing, and marketing the revolutionary Omnipod Insulin Management System, which provides a unique alternative to traditional insulin delivery methods. The Omnipod system features a tubeless, disposable wearable Pod that delivers up to three days of continuous insulin without the need for needles or tubing. Insulet's flagship product, the Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System, integrates with continuous glucose monitors to manage blood sugar levels automatically, eliminating multiple daily injections and fingersticks. With operations spanning 25 countries across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific, Insulet has established itself as a global leader in diabetes management technology. The company employs between 1,001-5,000 professionals dedicated to advancing diabetes care through innovative medical device solutions.