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. This internship runs Monday, 1/19/26 – Friday, 4/17/26 (12 weeks) and requires 20–30 hours per week.

Requirements

• 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

• IPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled - Affirmative Action Employer.
• This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees