Quality Intern

NEW LEADER MANUFACTURING•Cedar Rapids, IA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Intern position will support Quality through continuous improvement initiatives, Quality Management System (QMS) activities, calibration management, data analysis, and daily quality operations. This role provides hands-on experience in manufacturing quality, process improvement, problem solving, quality system administration, and calibration management while contributing to key departmental objectives.

Requirements

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical, industrial, or agriculture engineering or industrial technology or related field, required.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret manufacturing and engineering documents.
Must be team oriented and possess strong analytical skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel).
Good understanding of manufacturing processes required, including fabrication, weld and assembly.
Must be results oriented, energetic, proactive, and a team player.
Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate to all levels within an organization.
Ability to effectively decompose a costing to identify the root cause(s) of costs and to present information succinctly for discussion with senior management.
When working with less than perfect information, the ability to make appropriate assumptions and backup the assumptions with data.

Nice To Haves

Formalized training or experience in "design for manufacturing" preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with engineering and production teams to develop, implement, and improve processes that support and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS).
Lead the implementation and management of the calibration management system within Limble ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 requirements and NLM standards.
Observe and document production processes to identify opportunities for improvement.
Data collection for problem solving and new process development.
Provide technical assistance for the creation, maintenance and execution of the quality management system.
Assist with developing fabrication machine process capabilities by utilizing statistical analysis.
Work with cross-functional team members, providing engineering support to resolve quality problems using the PDCA cycle.
Analyze top quality issues and engineer a solution to drive quality issues to obtain zero defects.
Develops, prepares and reviews reports on quality performance such as FPY, scrap, rework and warranty claims.
Assist with the part qualification process for both purchased and fabricated components.
Demonstrates a good attendance record; is aware of the impact that missing work will have on the customer as well as co-workers.
Completes goals/projects on time or ahead of schedule.
Responds to work assignments and requests by being cooperative and available.
Follows through and meets commitments.
Available as a resource to subordinates and/or peers.
Follows safety procedures, protocols, policies, and adheres to all SAFESTART concepts, and acts when others are not holding themselves accountable.
Leads by example and takes ownership in everything you do and or say.
If you see something, say something and follow through until it's right.
Treats others with respect and kindness.
Isn’t complacent. Seizes opportunities to learn by participating in activities to increase understanding.
Asks "why", is open-minded, and challenges the status quo.
Leads and supports changes for the sake of improvement.
Seeks new perspectives from all available sources to challenge your own, and brings them into your decision making process.
Involves all stakeholders in making decisions. Is open to input from all sources.
Considers long and short-term outcomes when making decisions.
Is fearless.
Readily admits mistakes.