Quality Engineering Intern

Albany International Corporation • Rochester, NH

44d • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Engineering Intern will develop and implement quality data collection systems aimed at enhancing product quality and customer satisfaction. This role will focus on root cause and corrective action (RCCA) initiatives to reduce customer complaints, improve first pass yield (FPY), and minimize scrap.

Requirements

• Completed at least two years (three years preferred) toward a BS in Engineering with a GPA of 3.0 (3.5 preferred) or more (preferred Computer Systems, Statistics or equivalent)
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft software (Advanced Excel/Macros, Visual Basic).
• Capability to understand and interpret engineering drawings.
• Database oriented.
• Knowledge of Probability and Statistics.

Nice To Haves

• Measurement equipment knowledge is a plus (calipers, micrometers, height gages, etc.)
• Team and people skills that are required to ensure efficient execution of tasks.
• Problem solving skills.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Effective communication.
• Well organized and disciplined.
• Able to identify problems and willing to make decisions.

Responsibilities

• Create a Quality Data Collection System: Design and implement a system for collecting and analyzing quality data to support continuous improvement efforts.
• Problem-Solving Support: Assisting in root cause analysis and corrective action (RCCA) planning for non-conformances and quality issues.
• Enhance First Pass Yield (FPY): Participate in RCCA initiatives aimed at improving first pass yield by analyzing production processes and recommending improvements.
• Minimize Scrap Generation: Work on RCCA efforts to identify sources of scrap and develop strategies to reduce waste in the production process.
• Learning Quality Tools: Gaining familiarity with quality engineering tools and methodologies, such as Six Sigma, Lean, and statistical process control (SPC).
• Attendance is mandatory to ensure effective team collaboration and productivity.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Textile Mills
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees