Quality Intern

trane technologies•Clarksville, TN

15h•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 not just how they do business—it is their business. They invite individuals to join them in challenging what's possible for a sustainable world. The company creates innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation. They are a team that dares to look at global challenges and see meaningful possibilities, believing in uplifting each other and enabling their people to thrive at work and at home. They are seeking a rising junior or rising senior who is motivated to join their Trane Clarksville team as an enthusiastic and driven Quality Intern. This role will play a key role in advancing quality improvements, strengthening process controls, and supporting new technology initiatives within their operations, in the Clarksville location. As a Quality Intern, the individual will be an active contributor 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 role is designated as on-site, Mon-Fri, offering hands-on experience and direct exposure throughout a flexible, 12-week internship running from mid-May to mid-August.

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.