Quality Engineer Internship

Continental Group Sector ContiTech • Halstead, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

ContiTech USA, LLC is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Quality Engineer Intern to join our Quality team. This internship provides hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where you will work alongside experienced quality professionals to improve processes, analyze data, and support continuous improvement initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for students pursuing a degree in Engineering who are interested in manufacturing, quality systems, and process improvement.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical or a related Engineering field.
• Students must be at a minimum sophomore standing with a GPA 2.8 or higher.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, lean principles, or continuous improvement concepts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other standard business tools.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn and engage in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
• Legal work authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job opening.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles.
• Experience with data analysis or statistical software.
• Familiarity with quality management systems.
• Previous manufacturing or internship experience.
• Students from locations outside of the United States must be employed by Continental in their home country or actively enrolled in a Continental sponsored international intern program to be considered for an internship in the United States. The Company does not sponsor visas for international interns or offer relocation for this opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Assist with quality investigations and root cause analysis.
• Collect, organize, and analyze manufacturing and quality data.
• Support continuous improvement projects focused on reducing scrap and improving process capability.
• Participate in corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities.
• Assist with inspections, audits, and documentation.
• Help create and update work instructions, quality procedures, and standard operating procedures.
• Support statistical process control (SPC) activities and reporting.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams.
• Assist with product testing and validation activities.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience in a real-world supply chain environment.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals.
• Opportunity to develop skills in procurement, inventory management, and process improvement.
• Exposure to cross-functional collaboration within operations.
• Potential for future employment opportunities upon successful completion.

What This Job Offers

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