Supplier Quality Intern

The Shade Store • Pompano Beach, FL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Supplier Quality Intern supports supplier quality and continuous improvement initiatives within The Shade Store’s manufacturing operation, helping ensure that materials, components, and finished products meet quality standards. The role works with the Quality team and cross-functional partners in Purchasing, Production, and Customer Service on incoming inspections, supplier performance tracking, quality investigations, and process improvement.

Based in the manufacturing facility, this temporary internship offers hands-on experience in supplier quality management, material inspections, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, eager to learn, and interested in manufacturing processes, problem-solving, and supplier partnerships.

The internship is approximately three months, up to 29 hours per week, Monday through Friday during regular business hours. The position is located in Pompano Beach, Florida, pays $20.00 per hour, and has a flexible start date; immediate availability is preferred.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Strong communication, technical writing, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and Visio or similar tools.
• Comfortable spending time on the shop floor, observing operations, and interacting with production personnel.
• Self-motivated, organized, and attentive to detail.
• Ability to stand, walk, and conduct facility inspections for extended periods, and lift up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Immediate availability.

Responsibilities

• Support incoming inspection of fabrics, hardware, motors, and other components against specifications and quality standards.
• Help track and analyze supplier quality data, including defect rates, nonconformances, and on-time delivery, to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Assist in documenting and following up on supplier corrective action requests (SCARs) and root cause investigations.
• Help create and update inspection procedures, work instructions, and quality checklists.
• Work with Purchasing, Production, and Customer Service teams to resolve quality issues affecting production or customers.
• Take part in supplier audits, first article inspections, and new material qualifications as opportunities arise.
• Support continuous improvement projects using tools such as 5 Whys, fishbone diagrams, and Pareto analysis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Real-world experience in supplier quality within a custom manufacturing operation.
• Mentorship from experienced quality and operations professionals.
• Exposure to the full product lifecycle, from raw materials to finished goods.
• Potential path to a full-time role.
• The job posting lists the following perks and benefits for full-time employees: competitive salary, medical benefits, 401k with company match, up to $100,000 life insurance and employer-paid short-term disability, legal and pet insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, and product discount.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern