Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op

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Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op – Fall 2025 to Spring 2026

What to Expect

As a Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op, you’ll play a key role in transforming ideas into real-world solutions. You’ll leverage data to design, develop, and implement innovative processes that take concepts from prototype to production—all while exceeding customer expectations. Throughout the , you’ll work side by side with engineering and manufacturing teams to troubleshoot challenges, improve safety, and boost quality and productivity.

Program Timeline / Hours

• Start date: September / October 2025
• End date: May 2026
• Full-time (40 hours/week), Monday–Friday
• This is an on-site opportunity. Housing and transportation are not provided; candidates should be within a 45-minute commute.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Identify, execute, and participate in continuous improvement activities to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Evaluate processes related to operations, time, cost, and inventory.
• Analyze and evaluate methods of production and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support new business development and launch activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams including production, quality, engineering, leadership, sales, customer service, and maintenance to complete assigned projects.
• Work with a mentor to apply current knowledge and gain experience in key manufacturing processes.
• Participate in training that includes equipment operation and maintenance.
• Promote facility efficiency and workplace safety.
• Present findings and lessons learned to key business stakeholders at the end of the .
• Set achievable goals that align with both the business and your professional growth throughout the .

What We’re Looking For

• Currently enrolled in a 4-year accredited university/college pursuing a degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Design, Biomedical, Electrical, Physics, or related field).
• Familiarity with CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and/or MasterCam a plus).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong communication skills—both written and verbal—with solid analytical and math capabilities.
• A collaborative team player eager to contribute and learn.
• Someone who enjoys spending time on the manufacturing floor and gaining hands-on product experience.
• Comfortable and professional when engaging with commercial and customer-facing teams.

About UFP MedTech:

UFP Technologies is a designer and custom manufacturer of comprehensive solutions for medical devices, sterile packaging, and other highly engineered custom products. UFP is an important link in the medical device supply chain and a valued outsource partner to most of the top medical device manufacturers in the world. The Company’s single-use and single-patient devices and components are used in a wide range of medical devices and packaging for minimally invasive surgery, infection prevention, wound care, wearables, orthopedic soft goods, and orthopedic implants.

UFP Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

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