Intern - Supplier Quality Engineer (Summer 2026)

Plexus • Neenah, WI

1d • $23 - $25

About The Position

The Supplier Quality Engineer Intern will be acting as a liaison between operations, suppliers, and the Supplier Quality Department, to ensure that overall specifications, quality/regulatory requirements, and expectations are met for purchased products.

Requirements

• Student working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field for the entire duration of internship.

Nice To Haves

• Junior level status
• GPA: 3.0 or higher is preferred
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills
• Strong communication skills

Responsibilities

• Support part qualification and evaluation activities (both prototype and sustaining manufacturing) resulting in acceptable and consistent supply. Includes external activities (establishing part quality requirements, APQP, PPAP, etc.) and internal activities (sampling plans, inspection processes, etc.)
• Support supplier audit activities related to both validation and on-going management of quality execution capabilities
• Monitoring supplier quality performance based on analysis of Plexus and supplier performance data
• Support problem part resolution through all phases of operations
• Responsible for supporting supplier corrective action and continuous improvement activities
• Support containment, segregation, NCM review, and trend analysis processes activities relative to supplied parts
• Facilitate reporting and notifying suppliers of cost-recovery requirements resulting from the need to contain, segregate or handle non-conforming parts
• Support alternative supplier selection
• Support RI activities and process effectiveness
• Participates in customer-facing supplier quality activities
• Minimal travel may be required to meet the needs of the business

Benefits

• Plexus offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support team members' wellbeing, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement savings, and opportunities for professional development.
• We also prioritize work-life balance and offer a variety of perks to enhance the team member experience.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees