Quality and Continuous Improvement Intern

American Battery Solutions • Springboro, OH

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About The Position

The Quality and Continuous Improvement Intern is engaged in the development and validation of software solutions supporting battery pack systems. This individual interfaces with American Battery Solutions (ABS) prototype and production manufacturing teams, systems engineering, and test & validation teams.

Requirements

• Undergraduate/graduate student working towards a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or other relevant degree.
• Must be able to work a minimum of 30 hours per week up to a maximum of 40 hours per week.
• Minimum of 3.0 GPA required to enter the program.
• Must be actively enrolled in school.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Complete a 12-week final project presentation at the end of internship.
• Collect and analyze process and quality data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement using basic statistical tools.
• Assist in mapping the current Return Material Authorization (RMA) and reject intake process from field report through Plex case creation and supplier return.
• Support correlation studies for field nonconformances by mapping points of origin and contributing factors to their resulting failure modes.
• Prepare a final report and presentation summarizing findings, implemented improvements, and recommendations for sustainment.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (operations, engineering, supplier quality) to implement approved improvements and verify effectiveness.
• Prepare and maintain project metrics dashboards showing before/after performance for assigned initiatives.
• Support development and maintenance of standard work documents, checklists, and visual aids for manufacturing and quality processes.
• Adhere to federal and state regulations.
• Adhere to all company policies, processes, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
• Predictable and reliable attendance.

Benefits

• American Battery Solutions (ABS) provides comprehensive 100% employer paid benefit plans to employees and their family, competitive salary and retirement program.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees