Manufacturing Engineer Intern

Join our team in this temporary 6-month, full-time opportunity. This on-site role is based at our facility in Zona Franca Metropolitana, Barreal, Heredia, and follows a Monday through Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Main Purpose of Job: Our Manufacturing Engineer Interns are responsible for the design, implementation, fixturing and methodology to support manufacturing production and efficiencies. Analyze current manufacturing methods and practices, recommend, develop and prototype new processes and production methods to enhanced manufacturing Main Job Duties/Responsibilities: • Follow all personal and manufacturing Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) as defined company´s practices, policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) to ensure that FDA regulations are met. • Perform project management responsibilities for assigned manufacturing changes or new product launch. • Monitor and improve recommendations of fixtures, tools and methods to meet productivity and specifications quality standards. • Recommend new tools and methodologies including costing and cost estimates for design or product process changes. • Plan, design and develop new methods to support Manufacturing processes. • Develop or revise technical documentation to specify manufacturing processes; including documentation of equipment qualification, setup and maintenance procedure. • Repair and trouble shoot machinery used in the manufacturing process. • Conduct research and development testing and validation to determine effectiveness and compliance to quality standards for the manufacturing processes. • Confirm conformance to engineering designs and methodologies and verify overall safety. Prepare reports on these activities. • Negotiate and place orders with vendors. Maintain vendor relations; problem solves with vendors; may recommend termination of vendor relations. • Attend conferences, take course work and continuing education programs to maintain or improve knowledge and practices relevant to medical device manufacturing. • Provide drafting or design drawings to support manufacturing processes recommendations. • Perform other duties as assigned Knowledge / Education • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Chemical or other Engineering or science related engineering discipline, or within 1 year of completing one of the above degrees (Senior Student) • Knowledge on ISO 14971 & 13485. • Knowledge on CRF 820 CGMP´s is a Plus Work Experience • From 0 to two years' experience in manufacturing environment. • Experience within the medical manufacturing field is a plus Skills / Competencies • Proficient in Microsoft Office software and possess a general working knowledge of Auto Cad, Pro Engineer or similar engineering program. • Good knowledge of statistical tools. • Ability to manage multiple tasks. • Must be flexible and adapt to changing environments and priorities. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Excellent written and oral English skills. Viant is a global medical device design and manufacturing services provider that partners and innovates with customers to provide the highest quality, life enhancing medical devices. We do this through our depth and breadth of capabilities, end-to-end integration, technical expertise, and relentless focus on our customers and on operational excellence. With nearly 6,000 associates across 24 locations worldwide, we offer a unique combination of small-company service and attention with big-company resources. For more information, visit viantmedical.com or follow us on LinkedIn. Viant provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Viant complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.