Intern - Quality

The Quality Assurance Intern assists with quality standards by assisting the Quality Manager & Quality Specialist on performing various inspection procedures on incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products. This position helps ensure that products meet or exceed internal requirements and customer standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties as assigned)

• Conducts visual and measurement quality tests per corporate standards, specifications, and codes.
• Performs quality tests using a wide variety of inspection/test equipment including, but not limited to: dial calipers, hardness, pin and thread gauges, and tensile testing equipment.
• Keeps testing/measurement equipment in working order following operating instructions/manuals.
• Documents inspection results and enters, maintains, or updates data in required logs/spreadsheets.
• Maintains a safe and healthy environment by adhering to company rules and policies and complying with legal regulations.
• Communicates information on quality trends and issues to immediate supervisor.
• Assists with simple engineering projects when required.
• Prepares and provides required reports/documentation for internal and external audits.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty and responsibility listed above. The job requirements and physical demands listed below are representative of the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability to perform the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

JOB REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS

• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• High School Degree or equivalent required.
• Currently working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Science (Quality Assurance) or related field or an equivalent.
• Strong Knowledge for MS Office applications, primarily Word, Excel, and Access.
• Ability to learn and understand basic standard quality tools, sampling techniques, ASQ procedures, and NOCSAE and Compression Deflection testing.
• Passion for sports, primarily Football.
• Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent time management, multi-tasking, and organizational skills.