Quality/Engineering Intern

HELIOS TECHNOLOGIES INC•Buffalo Grove, IL

10d•$18 - $20

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Quality Engineering Intern to support our Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement teams. This internship provides hands-on experience in a high-precision manufacturing environment and offers valuable exposure to ISO documentation, inspection techniques, and lean methodologies.

Requirements

Basic understanding of measurement and inspection equipment; CMM experience is a plus.
Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); Minitab or CAD a plus.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
Willingness to learn and contribute in a hands-on environment.
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with ISO standards, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma concepts preferred
Prior exposure to quality systems or a manufacturing environment is a plus

Responsibilities

Assist in the creation, revision, and management of ISO 9001 and/or ISO 13485 documentation, including standard operating procedures, work instructions, and quality forms.
Perform Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (Gage R&R) studies to evaluate the consistency and reliability of measurement systems.
Support cycle time reviews to identify process inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
Conduct part inspections using Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) and other metrology tools to ensure products meet dimensional and cosmetic specifications.
Participate in Value Stream Mapping (VSM) sessions to analyze and document current-state processes and identify areas for waste reduction.
Assist Quality Engineers in root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement projects.
Support general quality engineering activities and other projects as assigned, including data collection, analysis, and report preparation.
Supporting R&D by working with lab engineers and technicians to test and analyze performance characteristics of hydraulic screw in cartridge valves.
Prepare hardware for testing
Running tests at the test stand
Performing analysis on the data after the test
Discuss potential improvements to valves, test setups, etc.
Supporting CVT Engineering by working with Sun colleagues to assist in valve development and design work
Model valve geometry in Creo
Perform analysis on valve characteristics
Create drawings to manufacture components
Troubleshoot problems with manufacturing, assembly, test, or field failures of existing valves.
Supporting manufacturing operations by process improvement, fixture and jig design, and overall operational improvement tasks related to the manufacturing floor.
Perform time studies and measurement data collection to aid in process capability and process improvements
Designing fixtures, jigs or workstations to make operator tasks more ergonomically friendly
Working alongside product engineering to troubleshoot problems with failures at end of line test and assist in improvements in First Pass Yield
Creating work instructions to outline the correct way to perform manufacturing related tasks