Quality Assurance Intern, Fall 2026 - Orrville, OH

J.M. Smucker Co • Orrville, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

As an intern within Quality Assurance (QA), you will work with operating technicians and salaried employees to collect data and learn the manufacturing process to create QA program process improvement opportunities, complete and manage projects, and effectively document and communicate results.

Requirements

• A rising junior or senior standing in school with requisite educational experience in a relevant science or engineering field such as Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering
• A well-rounded skill set including the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Must be able to work in both an office and plant environment and comply with all safety procedures
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Nice To Haves

• Analytical Thinking – The ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information in a logical, systematic, sequential approach
• Customer Focus – The ability to demonstrate concern for satisfying one's internal and external customers
• Written & Oral Communication – The ability to effectively express oneself in speech and via written word
• Microsoft Excel Skillset – The ability to utilize tools such as Macros, V-Lookup, Pivot Tables, etc.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with manufacturing technicians on the plant floor to develop quality process improvement areas and understand manufacturing processes
• Coordinate activities of contractors, hourly technicians, and other resources
• Prepare standard reports and documentation to communicate results
• Manage projects holistically from scope development, implementation, commissioning, and verification
• Collect, analyze, and utilize data to execute improvements while interfacing with salaried employees and technicians to deliver effective initiatives

Benefits

• Unique opportunities to network and interact with company leadership
• Customized professional development sessions
• Networking events and social outings with fellow interns
• Access to a fully equipped fitness center, complete with a basketball court, indoor walking track, and recreational league sports
• The Orchard, our gourmet cafeteria, offering breakfast and lunch with seasonal and locally-sourced ingredients
• A competitive compensation package, including paid corporate holidays
• A housing stipend for interns relocating for the program

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree