Quality Intern

About the role

The Quality Intern will directly support the Quality Management team in daily tasks and assist in bringing new products from concept to production. This internship offers hands‑on experience in product launch planning, process validation, and cross‑functional collaboration within a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in product launch activities, including process trials, pre‑production builds, and launch reviews.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure smooth transition from development to production.
• Support the development and documentation of inspection standards, sample data sheets, gage instructions, control plans, and other documents.
• Support root‑cause analysis and implement corrective actions for issues identified during launch.
• Contribute to the coordination of equipment for new product introduction.
• Lead and develop projects with minimal supervision, completing them within the given time frame.
• Create and maintain databases to generate weekly reports.
• Participate in internal audits and process‑improvement initiatives.
• Present findings, recommendations, and project updates to management as required.
• Provide data‑based recommendations utilizing technical and engineering knowledge.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Currently pursuing or have a Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering from an accredited university. Mechanical Engineering majors are accepted if they demonstrate a manufacturing career path.
• Minimum GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale.
• Fundamentals of Industrial Engineering course preferred for Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering students.
• Training and/or certification in Six Sigma is a plus.

Skills

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and standard email/web applications.
• Basic CAD/2D drawing skills (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, ProE).
• Intermediate‑advanced mathematics; working knowledge of statistics and quality‑control tools.
• Basic knowledge of injection and blow molding processes.
• Strong leadership, analytical, problem‑solving, planning, and critical‑thinking abilities with a continuous‑improvement orientation.
• Ability to follow written technical procedures and prepare business/technical documentation (procedures, reports, presentations).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; bilingual English‑Spanish preferred.
• Effective organization, prioritization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects independently.
• Demonstrated participation in extracurricular activities or student organizations related to the field of study.

Physical Requirements

• Approximately 50 % of the time spent at a desk using a computer and basic office equipment; the remaining 50 % on the production floor.
• Ability to lift 25 lb individually and team‑lift 50 lb.
• Work in a climate‑controlled environment that may be exposed to heat, rain, or cold.
• Must follow standard operating procedures and wear required personal protective equipment to ensure safety.