Job Description
ENGINEERING CO-OP - FALL 2024
2900 College Dr, Kettering, OH 45420, USA
Req #422
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Solvita comes from "sol" meaning sun and "vita" meaning life. As sunlight nurtures new life, we take the donor gift and transform it into new hope, bringing the light of healing to patients in our local hospitals through blood donations and to patients around the globe in need of tissue transplants.
Because we believe that everyone deserves more time to live life to its fullest.
In this role you will:
Work alongside both Manufacturing Engineers and Process Improvement Engineers to develop solutions to high priority challenges within operations including but not limited to tissue recovery & chart evaluation, microbiology testing, clean room operations, post-production operations, quality control, and supply chain operations.
Utilize SolidWorks 3D modeling for idealizing new and/or revised tooling designs to support manufacturing in transforming donated tissues into high-quality and high-precision allografts.
Utilize SolidWorks to create engineering drawings and work with local machining and post-processing shops to develop prototypes and final concepts.
Create and revise production SOPs and related documentation to transition new processes and equipment into production.
Work with cross-functional teams to identify process improvements for various problems utilizing Lean Six Sigma methodologies (DMAIC, PDCA, etc.).
Develop visuals (PowerPoint, PowerBi, Visio, etc.) for analyzing problem statements such as process/value stream maps, FMEA, fishbone diagrams, pareto charts, and trending graphs.
Responsible for providing updates to various levels of leadership addressing overall project progression, barriers to implementation, and requests for additional resources if applicable.
Ensures Good Documentation Practices (GDPs) and all quality guidelines, internal and external, are followed throughout projects.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Those that display conscientiousness, personal accountability, dependability, team work, a safety mindset, and kindness are encouraged to apply!
We offer:
A highly competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and supplemental insurance
401(k) with employer contribution and match
Generous paid time off (PTO) - up to 5 weeks in your first year!
Opportunities to participate in recreational activities such as Battle of the Businesses, special events such as Kings Island Day, Dayton Air Show and opportunities to give back.
Opportunities to join various employee committees
Minimum Requirements:
Pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering at an accredited university (Mechanical, Biomedical, Industrial, & Manufacturing Engineering preferred, but not required)
Must remain actively enrolled in engineering degree for the entire duration of the co-op assignment.
At least be enrolled as a sophomore at a minimum with a minimum 3.0+ GPA.
Strong PC skills including Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio).
Work Environment/Physical Activities:
Position requires exposure to gross anatomy.
Must be able to meet the required physical demands with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be able to work in an FDA regulated environment.
About Solvita
We began in Dayton in 1964 as the region's first centralized blood bank. Solvita collects and provides all blood products for hospitals in our 15-county region and beyond.
The tissue bank was born in 1986 and is now one of the nation's largest tissue banks. Solvita recovers, processes, and distributes human tissue grafts and is the nation's largest non-profit provider of skin grafts for burn patients.
Solvita is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Drug Free Workplace
Other details
Job Family
PROFESSIONAL
Job Function
PROFS_TECHNICAL
Pay Type
Hourly
2900 College Dr, Kettering, OH 45420, USA
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