Quality Engineering Intern – Supply Chain Operations

Vitamix • Strongsville, OH

4d

About The Position

Vitamix is unquestionably the premium brand of high-performance “blenders,” and known for its top-notch company culture and climate. It is an important component of what makes Vitamix unique and successful, and the reason why Vitamix is recognized as a Top Workplace, NorthCoast99 Winner, and Smart Culture Award recipient. Throughout its 101-year history, Vitamix has encouraged and promoted healthy lifestyles for both its customers and employees. Employees enjoy multiple wellness programs and perks, a free Vitamix machine, and an onsite fitness center. Vitamix also offers a flexible work environment, great work culture, healthy living initiatives like fitness reimbursements, and opportunities for advancement. For consumers, Vitamix can be found domestically in places like William Sonoma, Sur la Table, Crate & Barrel, Target, Amazon, and at Vitamix.com, and is in over 130 countries around the world. Ultimately, Vitamix is the Global-leader in high-performance blending solutions for home and commercial use, is preferred by chefs and is found in many of top restaurants around the world. It is relied upon by culinary schools in the U.S. and has been used to train thousands of students and master chefs worldwide. If it is not a Vitamix, it’s just a blender. The Quality Engineer Intern will perform various tasks to support the Vitamix Supply Chain Operations department in daily activities. The Quality Engineer Intern will assist the engineers in completing daily tasks and long-term projects associated with these strategic initiatives. Vitamix strives to assemble products in the safest manner, with the highest level of quality, the least amount of time and effort, while managing costs. To help achieve these objectives, we develop and maintain a strong continuous improvement work culture at our manufacturing sites.

Requirements

• Possesses and displays excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to convey information in a clear, focused and concise manner
• Demonstrated ability to interface and maintain effective relationships with all levels of employees in a team-oriented environment.
• High level of professionalism and maturity.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks on time and to required specifications in a high-pressure environment.
• Alignment with Vitamix’s culture and Guiding Principles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
• A Junior or Senior Student pursuing a Bachelor's Degree (four year college or university) in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with an articulating measurement arm is a plus

Responsibilities

• Responsible for 1) essential project related to Quality Engineering.
• Assist quality engineers with new product development projects.
• Assist quality engineers with evaluating first article inspection reports.
• Assist with document control within the Quality Manual System.
• Learn and use inspection equipment like: calipers, height stands, and hardness testers.
• Develop or modify procedures and work instructions for various operations processes.
• Maintain/Organize quality lab.

Benefits

• Employees enjoy multiple wellness programs and perks, a free Vitamix machine, and an onsite fitness center.
• Vitamix also offers a flexible work environment, great work culture, healthy living initiatives like fitness reimbursements, and opportunities for advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees