Intern Summer 2027 - Quality

Manitowoc
Greencastle, Pennsylvania, United StatesPosted Oct 6, 2026
Summer 2027

About the role

The Day to Day

In the Quality Intern role, you will support the Supplier Quality team by reviewing engineering drawings across multiple product models and identifying inconsistencies in dimensions, specifications, notes, and material requirements. You will gain practical experience with quality improvement, drawing standardization, and the impact accurate documentation has on production, cost, and supplier performance.

  • Review engineering drawings across multiple product models for accuracy and

consistency.

  • Identify discrepancies in dimensions, specifications, notes, and material

requirements.

  • Document findings in an organized drawing-discrepancy log.
  • Assist with preparing, submitting, and tracking Quality Improvement Requests

(QIRs).

  • Compile supporting documentation for identified drawing and process-related

issues.

  • Support initiatives to improve drawing standardization and prevent recurring

quality concerns.

  • Analyze how documentation inconsistencies may contribute to quality issues,

production delays, and increased costs.

  • Prepare a summary report of findings, recommendations, and potential

improvements.

  • Deliver a final presentation outlining key improvements and their anticipated

business impact.

  • Complete other quality-related projects and duties based on business needs.

In This Internship, You Will Gain Experience With

  • Supplier quality processes in a manufacturing environment
  • Engineering drawing review and interpretation
  • Identifying and documenting technical discrepancies
  • Quality Improvement Request preparation and tracking
  • Drawing and process standardization
  • Root-cause thinking and continuous improvement
  • Quality documentation, reporting, and recordkeeping
  • Evaluating the operational and financial impact of quality issues
  • Presenting findings and recommendations to business stakeholders

You Will Be Exposed To

  • A professional manufacturing and engineering environment
  • Supplier quality operations and quality-management practices
  • Engineering drawings for multiple product models
  • The relationship between engineering documentation, suppliers, production,

quality, and cost

  • Collaboration with quality, engineering, manufacturing, and supplier-facing

teams

  • Continuous-improvement initiatives that support business performance
  • Presenting technical findings in a clear and practical business context

Qualifications

  • Must be enrolled at an accredited college or university pursuing a bachelor’s

degree in Quality Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field.

  • Interest in supplier quality, manufacturing, engineering documentation, and

continuous improvement.

  • Ability to read or develop proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings,

dimensions, specifications, notes, and material requirements.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and

PowerPoint.

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate

documentation.

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to

summarize and present findings.

  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with

cross-functional teams.

  • Availability to work 40 hours per week, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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