CPT Manufacturing Jobs
Manufacturing CPT roles span production engineering, quality assurance, supply chain operations, and process improvement, all areas where hands-on plant-floor experience directly satisfies curriculum requirements. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the work must tie to a specific course or program requirement in your I-20.
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SIMTEC is a leading, U.S.-based Extraordinary Solutions provider exclusively focused on the customized, serial production of Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR), LSR over-molded and 2-Shot (LSR/Thermoplastic) solutions, and Multi-Shot (LSR/Thermoplastic and Metal) injection molded components. As a technology driven company, since 2002, SIMTEC has been envisioning and manufacturing high precision, tight tolerance solutions for global innovative leaders in the automotive, life science, electronic, infant and personal care industries. SIMTEC Silicone Parts is ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and ISO/TS 16949 certified, as well as cGMP compliant. The company is a proud member of the RICO GROUP.
Position Summary
To successfully perform this job, the individual must be able to perform each essential job responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities. Job descriptions represent a general outline of job responsibilities and qualifications. They are not intended to be comprehensive in nature. In addition, jobs evolve over time and, therefore, their descriptions may not reflect the precise nature of the position at a given point of time.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This internship provides students with direct exposure to manufacturing operations, production support activities, work instruction development, safety initiatives, and training coordination within a dynamic LSR injection molding manufacturing environment.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create and update production work instructions.
- Support safety initiatives and training documentation.
- Assist with production reporting and operational organization.
- Analyze production performance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- Support KPI development, reporting, and performance tracking initiatives.
- Assist with operational performance reviews and continuous improvement projects.
- Collaborate with Production Leadership to evaluate productivity, quality, and efficiency metrics.
- Help develop safety and training matrices.
- Support manufacturing process improvements.
- Collaborate with supervisors and production personnel.
- Assist with operational efficiency initiatives.
- Participate in shop floor improvement projects.
- Identify non-conforming products or processes during inspections and ensure that proper containment actions are taken.
- Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) in collaboration with the production, engineering, and quality teams.
- Document non-conformance reports (NCRs), track quality issues, and provide feedback to relevant teams on trends and recurring problems.
LOCATION
Location: Simtec
SALARY
EOE STATEMENT
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
This position is currently accepting applications.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
SIMTEC is a leading, U.S.-based Extraordinary Solutions provider exclusively focused on the customized, serial production of Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR), LSR over-molded and 2-Shot (LSR/Thermoplastic) solutions, and Multi-Shot (LSR/Thermoplastic and Metal) injection molded components. As a technology driven company, since 2002, SIMTEC has been envisioning and manufacturing high precision, tight tolerance solutions for global innovative leaders in the automotive, life science, electronic, infant and personal care industries. SIMTEC Silicone Parts is ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and ISO/TS 16949 certified, as well as cGMP compliant. The company is a proud member of the RICO GROUP.
Position Summary
To successfully perform this job, the individual must be able to perform each essential job responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities. Job descriptions represent a general outline of job responsibilities and qualifications. They are not intended to be comprehensive in nature. In addition, jobs evolve over time and, therefore, their descriptions may not reflect the precise nature of the position at a given point of time.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This internship provides students with direct exposure to manufacturing operations, production support activities, work instruction development, safety initiatives, and training coordination within a dynamic LSR injection molding manufacturing environment.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create and update production work instructions.
- Support safety initiatives and training documentation.
- Assist with production reporting and operational organization.
- Analyze production performance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- Support KPI development, reporting, and performance tracking initiatives.
- Assist with operational performance reviews and continuous improvement projects.
- Collaborate with Production Leadership to evaluate productivity, quality, and efficiency metrics.
- Help develop safety and training matrices.
- Support manufacturing process improvements.
- Collaborate with supervisors and production personnel.
- Assist with operational efficiency initiatives.
- Participate in shop floor improvement projects.
- Identify non-conforming products or processes during inspections and ensure that proper containment actions are taken.
- Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) in collaboration with the production, engineering, and quality teams.
- Document non-conformance reports (NCRs), track quality issues, and provide feedback to relevant teams on trends and recurring problems.
LOCATION
Location: Simtec
SALARY
EOE STATEMENT
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
This position is currently accepting applications.
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Get Access To All JobsManufacturing CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a manufacturing co-op count as CPT?
Yes, if your school's curriculum formally requires or offers academic credit for the co-op experience. Manufacturing co-ops at companies like automotive suppliers or electronics manufacturers qualify as CPT when your DSO can tie the placement to a specific course or program requirement on your I-20. The key is prior authorization, you can't start work and apply retroactively.
Can I do CPT at a manufacturing facility in a different state from my school?
Yes. CPT placement location doesn't need to match your school's state, but your DSO must still authorize it and update your I-20 accordingly. Some schools require additional documentation for remote or out-of-state placements, so confirm your institution's policy. The employer's physical address for the work site must appear on your I-20 authorization.
What job titles in manufacturing typically qualify for CPT?
CPT-eligible manufacturing titles include process engineer, quality assurance technician, industrial engineering intern, supply chain analyst, and manufacturing operations associate, among others. The O*NET database categorizes these under Standard Occupational Classification codes that map to engineering, production, and operations programs. Your DSO uses that program-to-role alignment to approve the CPT authorization.
How do I find manufacturing employers who have hired CPT students before?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find manufacturers with verified work authorization history for international students. You can filter for CPT-compatible roles and see which companies have a track record of sponsoring students. Your school's career center may also maintain a list of co-op partners who have completed the CPT authorization process successfully.
Does working full-time in manufacturing on CPT affect my OPT eligibility?
It can. Twelve or more months of full-time CPT, defined as more than 20 hours per week, eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. Manufacturing co-ops and internships are often structured as full-time placements, so track your total full-time CPT months carefully across all authorizations. Part-time CPT does not count toward this threshold regardless of how many semesters you use it.