Quality Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

Charter Manufacturing • Shawano, WI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

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

This is a paid, full-time summer internship scheduled for 40 hours per week in Shawano, Wisconsin, beginning in May 2027. The summer internship program includes meaningful projects, mentorship, professional development, networking opportunities, Charter's Intern Kickoff Day, volunteer opportunities, professional development workshops, and the Intern Summer Showcase. Internship positions are not benefits-eligible.

The position may involve access to controlled information or technology under U.S. export control laws. Employment may depend on the applicant verifying U.S. Person status or the employer obtaining any necessary export license. Export licensing is evaluated case by case, and the employer may decline to proceed with an applicant.

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 with 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.
• Support successful launches of new products and processes, ensuring process capability and control meet customer requirements.
• Participate in cross-functional product trial reviews to ensure products and processes meet applicable quality and productivity criteria.
• Review and verify quality-supporting documentation, including process flow diagrams (PFDs), failure mode and effects analyses (FMEAs), and control plans.
• Develop and implement standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation.
• Work with related departments to design and develop new gauging processes or equipment.
• Perform production-readiness evaluations and report or identify recommended actions.
• Assist in developing and maintaining the quality management system, including related communication, training, and documentation.
• Perform internal and supplier audits and maintain audit documentation.
• Train employees in audit-related methods or procedures as needed.
• Promote open communication and teamwork regarding quality.
• Maintain the customer complaint and internal nonconformance processes, including ensuring nonconformance quarantine areas are properly maintained.
• 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.
• Charter's Intern Kickoff Day, volunteer opportunities, professional development workshops, and the Intern Summer Showcase.

What This Job Offers

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