Manufacturing Engineering Intern

What You Get Out of the Internship

At Stryker, developing the next generation of talent is as important as developing life-changing medical technologies. As an intern, you will contribute to meaningful projects, gain exposure to leaders who will mentor you, and experience a culture of innovation and teamwork shaping the future of healthcare.

• Apply classroom knowledge and gain experience in a fast-paced, growing industry.
• Implement new ideas, be constantly challenged, and develop your skills.
• Network with key stakeholders and business leaders.
• Be part of an innovative team and culture.
• Experience documenting complex processes and presenting them clearly.

Who We Want

Challengers: People who seek out hard projects and find the right solutions.

Teammates: Partners who listen, share thoughts, and work together to move the business forward.

Charismatic networkers: Relationship-savvy people who connect with internal and external contacts.

Strategic thinkers: Interns who propose innovative ideas and consistently exceed performance objectives.

Customer-oriented achievers: Individuals with a strong work ethic and customer-focused attitude.

Game changers: Persistent interns who live out Stryker's mission to make healthcare better.

Opportunities Available

As a Manufacturing Engineering intern, you will gain hands-on experience applying Lean Six Sigma principles in a manufacturing environment. Working with an assigned mentor, you will support the identification, analysis, and implementation of process improvements.

You will work with a mentor to identify opportunities to reduce defects, rework, or process escapes through mistake-proofing solutions. This includes evaluating process risks and supporting the design or implementation of simple automation, sensing, or verification methods.

Collaborate with design and operations teams to bring products to market efficiently. Projects may include fixture development, assembly line optimization, lean manufacturing implementation, ergonomics/safety improvements, and process validation.

What You Need

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field; must remain enrolled after the internship.
• Cumulative 3.0 GPA or above (verified at time of hire).
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without employment-based sponsorship.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to collaborate and build relationships.
• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and eagerness to learn.