Quality Engineering Co-op

The Quality Engineering Co-op will support the Quality team in maintaining and improving product and process quality across manufacturing operations. This role provides hands-on experience in quality assurance, root cause analysis, continuous improvement, and regulatory compliance while working closely with cross-functional teams. The co-op will gain exposure to industry-standard quality tools and methodologies and contribute to initiatives that enhance customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Support quality assurance activities by assisting in the development and execution of quality control plans, inspection procedures, and quality monitoring processes.
• Participate in audits and inspections of manufacturing processes and finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards and customer requirements.
• Assist in investigating customer-reported quality concerns and nonconformances, utilizing problem-solving tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Support the implementation, tracking, and verification of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to address root causes and prevent recurrence.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret quality data to identify trends, process deviations, and opportunities for improvement.
• Apply statistical methods to evaluate process capability, product performance, and overall quality effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate documentation of inspections, nonconformances, corrective actions, and other quality records.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and quality metrics for internal reviews, management updates, and customer communications.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams to improve processes, reduce defects, and enhance product quality.
• Participate in Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence.
• Support compliance with ISO 9001:2015 requirements, customer specifications, and internal quality procedures.
• Assist with internal audits and help prepare the organization for external audits and regulatory assessments.
• Attend training sessions on quality systems, industry standards, and company procedures while developing technical and professional skills.
• Shadow experienced quality professionals to gain practical knowledge of quality engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and problem-solving techniques.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Familiarity with quality tools, statistical analysis, Lean principles, or Six Sigma methodologies is preferred.

This position offers an opportunity to gain real-world experience in quality engineering while contributing to continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives within a manufacturing environment.