Summer 2027 Quality Engineering Intern

About the role

Role supports the key fundamentals of manufacturing; Safety, Quality, Productivity as well as cost reduction initiatives through Quality process development and Quality process improvement projects. This internship is located at our Roanoke, Virginia production facility.

Highlights of your role

• Support the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS), including compliance with ISO & WDMA Hallmark certifications.
• Develop, review, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for previously undocumented processes and modify existing SOPs as necessary.
• Collect, analyze, and monitor Quality data and performance metrics to identify defect trends and improvement opportunities.
• Lead and participate in formal problem-solving activities to drive corrective and preventative actions (CAPA) and reduce rework.
• Develop, perform, and schedule internal quality audits, manage supporting documentation, and communicate audit results to key stakeholders.
• Support "Quality at the Source" initiatives via assisting in integration of Quality checks into production processes.
• Collaborate with and train associates on Quality specifications and processes as necessary.

You're a good fit if you have (or if you can)

• Must be working towards a bachelor's degree in Industrial engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a Quality-related Engineering field.
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification preferred.
• Demonstration of strong written and oral communication skills required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) required.
• Ability to learn & use measurement tools such as calipers, tape measures, feeler gages, measurement probes, and optical comparators a plus.
• Experience with tools such as A3, 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, Swimlane Flowcharts, Kaizen, FMEA, DoE, SPC, and Gage R&R a plus.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.

Schedule

Monday-Friday: 8:00am to 5:00pm

Pay

$21.50/hr