Quality Intern

About the role

PennEngineering is seeking motivated, excited, and innovative students for our 2027 intern program. As an intern at PennEngineering, you’ll gain hands-on experience, learn from experts, and collaborate with teams that do truly amazing things. Join us as we build the future in Engineering!

What you’ll do

• Work directly with a mentor in your field of study while finding solutions to real world problems
• Experience our products up close by working in our manufacturing and research facilities
• Interact directly with our company leaders to discuss strategy and the future of PennEngineering
• Build a lasting professional network through social events and engaging activities
• Gain the skills and knowledge to become a future leader
• Support engineering projects in manufacturing, operations, or technology development

Responsibilities

• Support quality engineers in daily activities related to production, product quality, and process improvement
• Assist with quality inspections, data collection, and measurement analysis to ensure product conformance
• Participate in root cause investigations and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) activities
• Help maintain and improve quality documentation, including inspection procedures, control plans, and work instructions
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to identify and implement opportunities for process improvements
• Conduct statistical analysis of quality metrics and assist in reporting trends
• Support internal audits and preparation for customer or regulatory audits
• Learn and utilize Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to solve problems and optimize processes
• Work on special projects assigned by quality leadership, with an emphasis on learning and practical application

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Quality, or related field)
• Strong interest in manufacturing, process improvement, and quality assurance
• Basic understanding of engineering drawings and manufacturing processes preferred
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); familiarity with statistical tools a plus

Physical requirements

• Must be able to navigate entire facility and be on their feet for at least 1-hour intervals
• Visual acuity for detailed work