Quality Systems Intern

Southwire • Carrollton, GA

71d • $20 - $23

About The Position

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America's largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. The purpose of Southwire's College Programs is to provide valuable experience to students pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher. Our goal is to give students meaningful work that builds on what they are learning in the classroom. Our programs are project based. Students will receive a project at the beginning of the summer and present it in our project expo at the end of the summer. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to develop innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what's possible?

Requirements

• Minimum 2.5 GPA.
• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Engineering Technology (Junior or Senior Year)
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organization, planning, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) or other relevant tools.
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, or low-code/no-code platforms.
• Prior internship or project experience in a corporate or manufacturing setting

Responsibilities

• Your intern assignment is generally 10-12 weeks, and co-op assignment is generally 16-18 weeks and will include an assigned project and opportunities to present your work.
• You will also collaborate on other exciting projects and work with talented peers and inspirational leaders, many of whom began as interns and co-ops themselves.
• You will be provided a robust developmental experience through an immersive onboarding and offboarding experience, assigned a mentor, networking opportunities, organized events, activities, and community service /volunteer initiatives.
• You will have the opportunity to impact the future of the organization, all the while being exposed to a world-class program community.
• Finally, our rising senior interns and co-ops are considered for full-time employment opportunities.
• Support the digitization of QMS workflows, with a focus on implementing and improving change control processes using IntellaQuest and other systems and digital tools.
• Assist in configuring and enhancing digital modules for document control, nonconformance, and CAPA tracking.
• Migrate data from legacy systems (Excel, manual logs) into structured digital formats.
• Design and build SharePoint sites for internal collaboration and company-wide Quality resource access.
• Develop user guides and support onboarding and training sessions for new digital tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and ensure user-friendly site design and functionality.

Benefits

• 401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked)
• Flexible Work Schedules

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees