QMS - Quality Engineering Intern - AZEK

James Hardie•Scranton, PA

About The Position

James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie®, TimberTech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and StruXure®. With over 8,000 employees and our U.S. operating entities headquartered in Chicago, we boast 31 operating sites, 6 recycling facilities, and 6 research and development centers globally. Powered by a dynamic workforce, we’re united by our purpose of Building a Better Future for All™ through sustainable innovation, a Zero Harm culture, and a commitment to empowering our people and communities. For more information, visit www.jameshardie.com . Summary As an intern at James Hardie, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in your chosen field, whether it be HR, Engineering, Finance, Marketing, IT, or another function. This is a 12-week paid internship program designed to provide you with valuable insights into the industry, enhance your skills, and prepare you for a successful career. You will work closely with experienced professionals, contributing to real projects that impact our business. Additionally, you will have access to exclusive mentoring opportunities to help guide your professional development. Internship Objective: The Quality internship delivers hands‑on experience improving ISO9001‑compliant systems, applying root cause analysis, supporting procedure updates, and working with measurement tools and engineering drawings for key inspections. It also strengthens communication and cross‑functional collaboration through presenting findings, managing documentation, and partnering with Operations.

Requirements

Must be enrolled in a bachelor's program in a relevant discipline at an accredited university, with an anticipated graduation date between December 2026 and May 2028 (rising junior or rising senior).
Demonstrated strong academic performance with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Must be available to work full-time for 12 weeks during the summer of 2026.
Must have reliable transportation to and from the work location.
Must be authorized to work in the US.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (namely Excel, Access) and Smartsheet for data capture, tracking and reporting
Ability to interpret data and identify trends
Strong aptitude for diagnosing issues, proposing solutions, taking initiative
strong interpersonal skills; clear written and verbal communication for reporting and collaboration.
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams (operators, management, senior leaders, contractors, vendors)
Accuracy in data collection and documentation.

Nice To Haves

Target majors: mechanical engineering
Familiar with using handheld measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, tape measures and misc. functional gauges
Familiarity with SPC (statistical process control) and problem-solving tools such as Pareto Charts, Fishbone Diagram, 5-WHYs or other Quality 101 tools to permit root cause analysis

Responsibilities

Work with team members on diverse projects and tasks.
Perform research and analysis to aid project objectives.
Create reports, presentations, and necessary documentation.
Engage in team meetings and share ideas.
Learn and implement industry best practices and company standards.
Build, test and launch electronic First Article Inspection (eFAI) for the Exteriors-Trim using DoForms or Smartsheet applications
Convert and update Gen1 Quality Control Plans for Keyser Profile to the new electronic format
Assist QE Technician with developing Keyence Comparator programs to permit Profile First Article & Critical-to-Quality Inspections
Participate in the design and validation of proof-of-concept 3D printed gauges for use in accepting/rejecting CTQ characteristics
Support the implementation of process improvement projects aimed at reducing postproduction through data driven metrics and other quality tools such as Pareto Charts, fishbone diagrams, and control/trend charts.