Quality Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

Charter Manufacturing • Shawano, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Charter Casting - Shawano produces ductile and gray iron castings for customers in industries including government and defense, agriculture, heavy trucks, pumps, valves, and compressors. The Quality Engineer Intern will gain hands-on experience in quality engineering, including quality management systems, statistical process control (SPC), process controls, and document management, while learning to apply quality assurance principles and practices to continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.

This is a full-time summer internship scheduled for 40 hours per week in Shawano, Wisconsin, starting in May 2027. The internship offers paid work, mentorship, professional development, networking opportunities, volunteer opportunities, workshops, an Intern Kickoff Day, and an Intern Summer Showcase. Internship positions are not benefits-eligible.

The position may involve access to information or technology controlled under U.S. export control laws. Employment may depend on the applicant meeting the U.S. Person definition or the employer obtaining any necessary export license.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or another related degree, or a combination of education and experience.
• One or more years of experience in quality control or ASQ Certified Quality Engineer.
• Experience leading problem-solving efforts.
• Experience in an organization with ISO/Quality Management System requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to use a variety of gauges.
• Demonstrated ability to apply team problem-solving techniques.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.

Nice To Haves

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer or Six Sigma Green Belt.
• Experience in the APQP process and PPAP preparation.
• Strong knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Experience with direct customer contact in a quality role.
• Related industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) processes and teams to support successful product and process launches, capability, and control in line with customer requirements.
• Participate in cross-functional product trial review teams to confirm products and processes meet applicable quality and productivity criteria.
• Review and verify quality-supporting documentation, including process flow diagrams (PFDs), FMEAs, and control plans.
• Develop and implement standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation; collaborate with related departments on new gauging processes or equipment.
• Perform production readiness evaluations and report or identify recommended actions.
• Assist with developing and maintaining the quality management system, related communications, training, and documentation.
• Perform internal and supplier audits, maintain audit documentation, and train employees in audit-related methods or procedures as needed.
• Promote open communication and teamwork regarding quality.
• Maintain customer complaint and internal nonconformance processes, including proper maintenance of nonconformance quarantine areas.
• Oversee the engineering change request process to ensure timely completion in accordance with the IATF standard.

Benefits

• Paid internship program.
• Mentorship, professional development, and networking opportunities.
• Volunteer opportunities, professional development workshops, Charter's Intern Kickoff Day, and the Intern Summer Showcase. Internship positions are not benefits-eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern