Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Highridge Medical

Highridge Medical creates the world’s most innovative spinal solutions across the spectrum from Motion Preservation to Minimally Invasive Surgery to Core Spine.

Working at Highridge Medical is not just work. Life at Highridge Medical is purpose driven. Every day, you have the privilege of using your talents to demonstrate Confidence in your work and restore Confidence for our patients. Confidence that moves.

Highridge 2026 Summer College Associate Mentor Program (CAMP)

The Highridge Summer CAMP is a paid internship program that has been designed to give students from a variety of backgrounds, universities, and degree programs the opportunity to experience our business firsthand and gain practical skills that can be used in both their academic and future professional endeavors. The individuals who are selected to participate in the program will meet with organizational leaders, participate in leadership learning sessions, and complete a real-world, solution-based, career focused project that will have a meaningful impact on our business.

The Highridge Summer CAMP is scheduled to run between Tuesday, May 26, 2026, and Friday, August 14, 2026. Participants in the program will be expected to:

• Be present for the entirety of the program.
• Work on-site at our Corporate Headquarters in Westminster, CO.
• Work a normal business work week, Monday – Friday, between the normal hours of 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Highly successful interns may be considered for continuing intern opportunities and/or full-time job opportunities.

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Engineering will work with the Operations and Biocompatibility Team to develop a database solution to better manager contact materials. The role is designed for an Engineering student with a strong background in database applications who is interested in Manufacturing Engineering. All work will be performed under the guidance of the VP of Operations Transformation and senior support staff.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Study blueprints and prepare inspection plans.
• Apply Six Sigma methodology to identify inspection measuring requirements.
• Study blueprints and translate them into what is needed for manufacturing the product.
• Aid in the preparation of Operations documentation and presentations.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and might not necessarily comprise all of the essential functions for purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Expected Areas of Competence (i.e. knowledge, skills, and abilities) 

• Basic understanding of manufacturing engineering.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow documented procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to tolerate ambiguity, handle multiple priorities, and identify creative solutions to complex problems. 
• Ability to take initiative, meet commitments, and create new tools or solutions to achieve business results. 
• Strong interest in healthcare, medical devices, or orthopedics preferred.

Education/Experience Requirements

• Students currently enrolled in a college or university program who are working towards a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or related field.

Travel Requirements

• Less than 10%.

Highridge Medical is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants for employment and employment decisions are  considered and evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, religious beliefs, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, gender, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, lactation and breastfeeding), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military status, protected veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, and local laws.