Located in charleston, IL
Pay: $21/hr
Job Full Description
Schedule
12-Month Internship (40 hour work week during the summer, flexible during the school year)
Position Overview
A manufacturing facility in the Charleston area is seeking a Quality Engineer Intern to support quality assurance, process improvement, and manufacturing operations initiatives. This role offers hands-on experience working directly with engineering, production, and quality teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to gain real-world exposure to continuous improvement and lean manufacturing practices. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineering student looking to build technical experience and contribute to impactful projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with inspections, audits, and non-conformance investigations
- Collect, analyze, and interpret quality and production data
- Support troubleshooting efforts related to manufacturing and process issues
- Participate in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives
- Assist with process documentation including SOPs and work instructions
- Support process validation studies and production trial runs
- Work closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to maintain compliance with internal and customer standards
- Assist with additional technical and operational projects as assigned
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, or related field
- Preferably second-year standing or higher
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities
- Proficient with Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Comfortable working in a hands-on manufacturing environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Basic understanding of manufacturing processes
- Exposure to lean manufacturing or continuous improvement concepts
- Prior internship, lab, or manufacturing experience is a plus
Benefits Include:
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Referral bonus program
- Weekly pay
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Champaign, IL
2513
1001 North Mattis Avenue
Champaign, IL 61821
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