Quality Engineer Intern

Join VitalPath in Maplewood as a Quality Engineering Intern
About VitalPath
VitalPath is a trusted contract manufacturing partner that delivers high-quality complex catheter solutions around the world that save lives and restore patient health and vital function. We strive to treat every product we design and manufacture to the highest level of quality and awareness that these products are going to be used inside of a patient, possibly even our own family members.

Our employees impassioned hard work and dedication are at the core of our success. Every function within our organization plays a crucial role in our mission and is deeply valued for its contribution to achieving our shared goals of quality, innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

As a fast-growing organization, we bring harmony and standardization across VitalPath with a strong vision in mind - We are one VitalPath. We embrace our diversity, celebrate each others success, support one another through change, and continue to grow as a high-performing organization. We aim to shape our corporate culture to enhance team member engagement, skills, and productivity so that VitalPath is an employer of choice. If you're ready to contribute to groundbreaking medical advancements in a collaborative, fast paced environment, we invite you to apply and be part of our growth

About The Position
The Quality Engineer Intern will support the Quality team in maintaining and improving quality systems and processes within a regulated medical device manufacturing environment. This internship provides hands-on experience with quality engineering activities while working closely with experienced Quality Engineers to learn ISO 13485, quality systems, and cross-functional collaboration.

Work Location/Schedule

• This position requires the employee to be onsite at our VitalPath Maplewood, MN location
• Shift/Schedule: Monday-Friday flexible day hours based on interns availability (up to 40 hours a week)
• Duration: Summer internship (can start as early at May depending on selected interns school schedule)
• VitalPath does not offer relocation assistance for this position.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing, inspection, qualification, and validation of products.
• Assist with quality improvements initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Learn and support Quality Management system (QMS), ISO 13485:2016, and customer/regulatory requirements.
• Learn how to work with customers and suppliers to resolve quality related issues.
• Conduct failure investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Work cross functionally with other in-hours departments & contract manufacturers.
• Develop, review, and update-controlled documents such as Procedures, Manufacturing Procedures, Work Instructions, Forms, etc.
• Review and approve customer and internal drawings and specifications.
• Ensure that records are established, accurate and maintained per QMS requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills
• Self-motivated and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excl, Word, Outlook)
• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment

Compensation Package

• The hourly range for this position is $18 - $25. The posted hourly range complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as market conditions, level of experience and training, education, certifications, as well as internal and external equity.

Benefits

• Minnesota Earned Sick & Safe Time