Quality & Engineering Intern

Sanders Industries Holdings • San Clemente, CA

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About The Position

IRP Med is seeking a Quality & Engineering Intern who is currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, an engineering program and is looking to gain hands-on experience in a manufacturing and quality-focused environment. This internship provides exposure to Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Engineering, and Continuous Improvement activities supporting our aerospace and industrial production operations. IRP Medical is a trusted leader in engineered elastomer solutions serving Medical Device, and aerospace markets. Our team designs and manufactures precision-molded seals, gaskets, and custom rubber components that perform in the most demanding environments. We take pride in craftsmanship, collaboration, and a culture built on innovation and reliability.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, an engineering program.
• High school diploma/GED required.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in: Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Or a related technical discipline.
• 0–2 years of engineering, quality, or manufacturing experience (internships, projects, or lab work acceptable).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow established processes and solve straightforward problems.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Basic understanding of engineering principles, manufacturing processes, or quality concepts preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CAD, basic metrology tools, or statistical analysis is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support Quality Assurance activities such as inspection, testing, documentation updates, and data collection.
• Assist in reviewing quality records, nonconformance reports, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Perform basic dimensional inspections and support measurement system activities under supervision.
• Assist Engineering and Quality teams with process validation, first article documentation, and production troubleshooting.
• Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., 5S, lean activities, process mapping).
• Help maintain and update quality documents, work instructions, and databases.
• Support cross-functional Manufacturing, Quality, and Design Engineering teams as needed.
• Learn daily operations and participate in hands-on tasks related to production and quality processes.
• Other engineering/quality assignments as required.
• Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance is required.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• short and long-term disability coverage
• accident insurance
• critical illness insurance
• basic and supplemental life insurance
• employee assistance plan
• retirement savings and matching
• other developmental opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED