Quality Intern

Voltava is a premier global manufacturing and assembly partner formed through the combination of Detroit Manufacturing Systems, Android Industries, and Avancez, with approximately 5,400 team members across 21 facilities worldwide. The company provides complex module assembly, sequencing, contract manufacturing, supply chain, automation, and tooling and equipment design for OEM customers in automotive, industrial, e‑mobility, heavy truck, defense, and technology sectors. Kinetyc, its scalable contract manufacturing arm based in Wixom, Michigan, expands capabilities and capacity to support customers across a range of industries.

About the Role

As a Quality Intern, you will gain hands‑on experience supporting quality initiatives and plant operations in a manufacturing environment. You will work alongside Quality and cross‑functional teams to investigate quality issues, identify potential root causes, and support corrective actions and continuous improvement efforts. The role provides an opportunity to apply academic knowledge to real‑world manufacturing challenges while developing skills in problem‑solving, data analysis, communication, and project management.

Responsibilities

• Support the Quality team with daily quality activities, plant objectives, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist cross‑functional teams in investigating quality issues identified during production shifts.
• Follow up on quality concerns from previous shifts to ensure appropriate actions are completed.
• Help identify, document, and communicate actual and potential quality issues.
• Support root‑cause investigations and corrective action activities.
• Track assigned tasks, projects, and action items to ensure timely completion.
• Communicate project and issue status to Quality and other cross‑functional team members.
• Assist with data collection, analysis, reporting, and documentation related to quality performance.
• Participate in team meetings and quality improvement activities.
• Support additional plant‑specific quality projects and assignments as needed.

Requirements

• Self‑motivated and proactive, able to work independently and take initiative.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with a creative and logical approach.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including verbal, written, and presentation abilities.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, with strong analytical and follow‑through skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs.
• Comfortable collaborating with employees and teams across a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Available to work approximately 40 hours per week with flexibility to accommodate academic schedule.

Education

Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university, pursuing a bachelor’s degree, with at least one year of college coursework completed. No travel required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings programs with employer contributions.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Employee assistance resources and wellness programs.
• Support for professional growth and overall quality of life.

Core Values

• Respect – creating belonging by bringing out the best in each other.
• Integrity – earning trust through every interaction.
• Courage – showing up fully even when it would be easier not to.
• Impact – strengthening the people and places around us.