Intern Summer 2027 - Quality
ManitowocAbout 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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