What are the responsibilities and job description for the Co-op, Supplier Development Engineering - Plastics: July - December 2025 (On-site) position at Insulet Corporation?
Position Dates: July 7, 2025 - December 19, 2025
Job Title: Co-op, Supplier Development Engineering - Plastics
Department: Supplier Development Engineering
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Position Overview
The candidate will work with cross functional teams, including manufacturing, quality, process, design, mechanical, and electrical engineers on projects related to root cause investigation of manufacturing issues, increasing manufacturing capacity, qualifying new component suppliers, analyzing current manufacturing processes, and improving company processes. These functions and others help support Insulet’s ability to continue to improve the quality of life for more diabetes patients every day.
The ideal candidate will have the desire to learn about and work with various manufacturing processes and practices (such as plastic injection molding and automated assembly) and lab testing equipment, while learning about the medical device industry. Co-op’s will also have the opportunity to experience state of the art manufacturing in Acton and international business and manufacturing processes by interfacing with Insulet employees working at the manufacturing plant in China. Insulet focuses on professional development of co-op students. Each co-op has a manager who works with them to achieve desired learning outcomes based on the preferences of the co-op.
Responsibilities
Minimum Requirements:
Physical Requirements (if applicable):
Additional Information
Insulet Corporation (NASDAQ: PODD), headquartered in Massachusetts, is an innovative medical device company dedicated to simplifying life for people with diabetes and other conditions through its Omnipod product platform. The Omnipod Insulin Management System provides a unique alternative to traditional insulin delivery methods. With its simple, wearable design, the tubeless disposable Pod provides up to three days of non-stop insulin delivery, without the need to see or handle a needle. Insulet’s flagship innovation, the Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System, integrates with a continuous glucose monitor to manage blood sugar with no multiple daily injections, zero fingersticks, and can be controlled by a compatible personal smartphone in the U.S. or by the Omnipod 5 Controller. Insulet also leverages the unique design of its Pod by tailoring its Omnipod technology platform for the delivery of non-insulin subcutaneous drugs across other therapeutic areas. For more information, please visit insulet.com and omnipod.com.
We are looking for highly motivated, performance-driven individuals to be a part of our expanding team. We do this by hiring amazing people guided by shared values who exceed customer expectations. Our continued success depends on it!
At Insulet Corporation all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Job Title: Co-op, Supplier Development Engineering - Plastics
Department: Supplier Development Engineering
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Position Overview
The candidate will work with cross functional teams, including manufacturing, quality, process, design, mechanical, and electrical engineers on projects related to root cause investigation of manufacturing issues, increasing manufacturing capacity, qualifying new component suppliers, analyzing current manufacturing processes, and improving company processes. These functions and others help support Insulet’s ability to continue to improve the quality of life for more diabetes patients every day.
The ideal candidate will have the desire to learn about and work with various manufacturing processes and practices (such as plastic injection molding and automated assembly) and lab testing equipment, while learning about the medical device industry. Co-op’s will also have the opportunity to experience state of the art manufacturing in Acton and international business and manufacturing processes by interfacing with Insulet employees working at the manufacturing plant in China. Insulet focuses on professional development of co-op students. Each co-op has a manager who works with them to achieve desired learning outcomes based on the preferences of the co-op.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with Insulet’s Senior Plastics Engineers to understand and help improve current challenges, designs, processing, manufacturing, and automation molding cells.
- Work hands on with lab equipment (Instron, Pressure Transducers, OGP, High Speed Camera, etc.) to aid Root Cause Analysis activities
- Design test procedures, 3D printed fixtures, perform custom tests, and analyze data to support tool qualifications and design enhancements
- Project Lead for at least one root causing / process improvement initiative
- Improve internal processes (data analysis, work flow systems, etc.) by automating tasks and standardizing methods using applicable software skills (VBA, etc.)
- Application of Six Sigma & Lean manufacturing concepts
- Assist/Lead Engineering Change Orders to improve product design
- Performs other duties as required.
- Up to 5% Travel to local suppliers as needed
Minimum Requirements:
- Currently enrolled in undergraduate Plastics Engineering program
- 3.0 GPA or higher
- Mechanical aptitude / hands on mentality
- Familiar with statistical analysis
- Experience with CAD software
- Good documentation skills
- Strong attention to detail
Physical Requirements (if applicable):
- Lab Testing using relevant equipment
- Lifting up to 40 lbs
Additional Information
Insulet Corporation (NASDAQ: PODD), headquartered in Massachusetts, is an innovative medical device company dedicated to simplifying life for people with diabetes and other conditions through its Omnipod product platform. The Omnipod Insulin Management System provides a unique alternative to traditional insulin delivery methods. With its simple, wearable design, the tubeless disposable Pod provides up to three days of non-stop insulin delivery, without the need to see or handle a needle. Insulet’s flagship innovation, the Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System, integrates with a continuous glucose monitor to manage blood sugar with no multiple daily injections, zero fingersticks, and can be controlled by a compatible personal smartphone in the U.S. or by the Omnipod 5 Controller. Insulet also leverages the unique design of its Pod by tailoring its Omnipod technology platform for the delivery of non-insulin subcutaneous drugs across other therapeutic areas. For more information, please visit insulet.com and omnipod.com.
We are looking for highly motivated, performance-driven individuals to be a part of our expanding team. We do this by hiring amazing people guided by shared values who exceed customer expectations. Our continued success depends on it!
At Insulet Corporation all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
(Know Your Rights)
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