Quality Intern

Trane Italia•Clarksville, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, Trane Technologies is committed to putting the planet first. Through its businesses including Trane® and Thermo King®, sustainability is integral to its operations. The company seeks individuals who dare to look at global challenges and see impactful possibilities, contributing to a better future. This specific role is for a Quality Intern, a rising junior or senior, to join the Trane Clarksville team. The intern will play a key role in advancing quality improvements, strengthening process controls, and supporting new technology initiatives within operations at the Clarksville location. The Quality Intern will actively contribute to Managing for Daily Improvement (MDI) activities, productivity and innovation efforts, quality initiatives, and broader continuous improvement projects. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, solve problems, and help enhance overall operational performance. This is an on-site, Mon-Fri, flexible 12-week internship running from mid-May to mid-August, offering hands-on experience and direct exposure.

Requirements

Actively pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field(s).
Currently a rising junior or senior
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to communicate effectively and work with cross-functional teams.
Comfortable working in a manufacturing or shop‑floor environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other basic data analysis tools.
Interest in manufacturing, production systems, or operational efficiency.

Nice To Haves

Data analysis and reporting
Time management and organizational awareness
Ability to learn quickly in a hands‑on environment
Attention to detail
Collaboration and communication
Continuous improvement mindset

Responsibilities

Assist with day-to-day production floor activities, ensuring safe and efficient operations.
Support process improvement initiatives related to productivity, quality, and workflow.
Collect, analyze, and interpret production data to identify trends or improvement opportunities.
Collaborate with supervisors, technicians, and operators to document standard work and identify bottlenecks.
Participate in root-cause analysis and corrective action development.
Help update or create production documentation such as work instructions, process maps, and training materials.
Support inventory management, material flow, and logistics activities as needed.
Contribute to team meetings and provide insights or recommendations based on observations.
Assist in implementing Lean or continuous improvement tools such as 5S, Kaizen ideas, or visual management.