Manufacturing Engineering Intern
CQ Medical
Summary
Supports manufacturing engineering with all aspects of medical device production process improvement projects ranging from the concept phase to process qualification and commissioning in production.
Job description
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Completing assigned engineering drawing changes associated with manufacturing engineering projects and/or change orders; this may occur weekly.
- Designing tests and data collection methods to support project justification, proof of concept, and verification of effectiveness; occurs regularly.
- Leading a project from conception through implementation, including developing a project charter, and a project schedule and facilitating communication and decision-making stages through completion; this occurs irregularly.
- Investigating production or process issues and providing support through observation, inspection, rework, and identifying and documenting changes to procedures or processes; this occurs irregularly.
Education, Experience, and Certifications
High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Actively pursuing a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline such as: manufacturing or industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, etc.
Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Attention to Detail — The job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
- The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
- The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- The ability to see details at close range and color vision (within a few feet of the observer).
- The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- The ability to provide training and information about the safety and proper operation of equipment and systems.
- The ability to read and understand written instructions.
- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Proficiency in Pro Engineer, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel for spreadsheets and Microsoft Word
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Actively pursuing a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (manufacturing, industrial, mechanical, electrical, etc.)
- Attention to detail
- Written communication skills
- Listening and comprehension skills
- Close-range vision and color vision
- Clear speaking ability
- Technical currency and continuous learning
- Ability to train on equipment safety and operation
- Ability to read and understand written instructions
- English language knowledge (spelling, grammar, composition)
- Proficiency in Pro Engineer, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word
Company overview
CQ Medical is a global leader in patient radiotherapy positioning and healthcare innovations that advance human care. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Avondale, Pennsylvania, the company specializes in developing medical devices and solutions for precise patient positioning during radiation therapy and interventional procedures. CQ Medical's product portfolio includes comprehensive radiotherapy immobilization systems, thermoplastics, patient transfer solutions, and specialized equipment for SRS (Stereotactic Radiosurgery), SBRT (Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy), and proton therapy applications. The company operates on its unique "Care Quotient" philosophy, blending medical technology with patient empathy to achieve better clinical outcomes. With a workforce of 201-500 employees, CQ Medical serves healthcare providers worldwide, offering innovative solutions for head and neck positioning, breast and thorax immobilization, vacuum positioning cushions, fiducial markers, and specialized transfer platforms. The company has expanded its capabilities through strategic acquisitions, including the Bionix Radiation Therapy business unit, reinforcing its position as a comprehensive provider of precision positioning solutions in radiation oncology and interventional radiology.