Quality Engineer Intern
About The Position
As a Quality Engineer Intern, you will get broad exposure to our Quality Engineering organization and leadership team. Our interns gain invaluable job experience, career development and leadership opportunities. You will receive both technical and leadership training to enhance your skill set. Interns work with cross-functional teams to drive performance improvements and receive a great introduction to our collaborative, fun and engaging culture. Interns will identify, work on, and present a project that will benefit you as well as the plant facility and our organization. This position is administrative support driven. It collaborates with all parties in the Quality Engineering department, and performs functions, and ensuring products, processes, and systems meet established quality standards and customer requirements.
Requirements
- >3.0 cumulative overall GPA or better (on a 4.0 scale).
- Currently a full-time student, junior status or higher pursuing a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, or related business discipline. The individual shall also have completed the "core" coursework for his/her chosen discipline.
- Strong initiative and ability to in teams and individually without direct supervision.
- Proficient in basic computer programs/business software: Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
- Must be willing to relocate in commutable distance to Hamel, MN from approximately May–August 2027 and able to work for a minimum of 12 weeks.
Nice To Haves
- Strong commitment to a career in Quality Engineering in a manufacturing company.
- Demonstrated analytic approach to problem-solving.
- Knowledge of LEAN or Continuous Improvement practices.
- Leadership experience in student groups, volunteer experience & related extracurriculars.
- Prior work on projects in a team environment (relevant academic projects and/or previous internship experience).
Responsibilities
- Assist in the review and analysis of Nonconformance Reports (NCRs) and corrective actions.
- Support root cause analysis and problem-solving activities using tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, or Pareto Charts.
- Participate in supplier quality activities, including reviewing supplier documentation and assisting with incoming inspection processes.
- Assist in the development, review, and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions, and templates.
- Support the collection and analysis of quality metrics (e.g., defect rates, first-pass yield, rework percentage).
- Contribute to continuous improvement projects (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen events).
- Assist in preparation for internal and external audits (ISO 9001 or other applicable standards).
- Document findings and prepare reports or presentations for the Quality team and leadership.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations.
Benefits
- company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
- wellness programs
- basic life and AD&D insurance
- voluntary life insurance
- company paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan including an employer match of 150% up to the first 6% you contribute to the Plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- behavioral health support
- leaves of absence
- tuition reimbursement
- payroll charity contributions
- adoption assistance
- optional plans such as legal, critical illness, and hospitalization
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
