Intern, Quality Engineering

Werfen

Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.

Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We're passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.

Overview:

The Internship program has been designed to allow students to learn through hands on experience providing an opportunity to blend textbook knowledge with practical experience.The Quality Engineering Intern works with Werfen's Quality Engineering team in a wide range of quality-related engineering activities including, but not limited to, process development, product development, root cause investigation, risk assessments, verification/validation, continuous improvement projects and be a key resource for the proper use of statistics including capability studies, gage R&R, test method validation and acceptance sampling plans.

Throughout the 10-week program, students will have the opportunity to work cross functionally with other departments to maximize their opportunity to learn as much as possible.

Key Accountabilities* Write quality system documents which comply with applicable regulations and standards* Participate on process validation teams * Work cross-functionally, as a key resource, to solve problems related to product or process quality issues; investigate non-conformances, identify root cause, and determine/implement appropriate corrective action plans* Conduct risk and trend evaluations for product non-conformances* Ability to prioritize urgent matters* Other duties as assigned

Networking/Key relationships

* Manufacturing/Operations* Manufacturing Engineering* Regulatory Affairs* Research and Development* Biomedical Quality Control Lab* Incoming Quality Control LabPosition Description

Key Attributes

• Requires confidence in using Microsoft Word and Excel tools.
• Requires Enthusiasm, motivation, initiative and ability to work within an interactive and energetic workplace.
• Review process procedures, change orders, equipment specifications, validation plans, and reports.
• Performs research on technology, equipment and tooling to improve process quality, yield or cost. Generates proposals based on research.
• Assistance in creating, reviewing and maintaining department files.
• Performs experiments, analyzes and interprets numerical data from experiments.
• Summarizes findings by computer readouts, statistical summaries, graphs and other methods.

Minimum Knowledge & Experience required for the position:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Graduate program with a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Basic understanding on qulaity engineering principals including root cause investigation is desired.
• Basic understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP) is desired
• Basic understanding of metrology principles is desired

The pay range for this position is currently $24-$28/hr. Individual compensation is based on the candidate's qualifications for the position, including experience, skills, knowledge, education, certifications, internal equity, budget, and/or other business and organizational needs.

If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis we encourage you to submit your resume or CV.

Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact NAtalentacquisition@werfen.com for assistance.

We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 7,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.

www.werfen.com