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Plant Quality Manufacturing Engineering Intern

CNH
Grand Island, NE Intern
POSTED ON 11/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/2/2026
About Us

At CNH, we're driven by a clear purpose: we serve and advance the people who feed and build a growing world.

As a global leader in agriculture and construction, we create the equipment, technology, and solutions that help our customers work more productively and sustainably. Our success starts with our people, and we foster a collaborative culture where innovation thrives and every employee has the opportunity to grow.

Grow a Career. Build a Future.

If you're ready to make an impact and build a career with purpose, there's a place for you at CNH.

Intern Program Overview

Intern Program Overview:

We are committed to building a strong talent pipeline by investing in early career professionals. Our internship and co-op programs provide mentorship, training, hands-on experience, and growth opportunities that empower students to explore their career paths with confidence. Through competitive wages, networking events, social and volunteer activities, professional development workshops, and housing support, we strive to deliver one of the best internship experiences—designed to develop and inspire the talent of tomorrow. Summer interns work full-time (40 hours per week) from May through August. Candidates must be currently enrolled college students actively pursuing a degree to participate in the internship program.

Job Purpose

The Quality Manufacturing team is responsible for ensuring products meet established quality standards and customer expectations throughout the manufacturing process. The team partners closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, and Operations to drive continuous improvement, investigate quality concerns, implement corrective actions, and support a culture of operational excellence.

As a Quality Manufacturing Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while supporting quality assurance and process improvement initiatives. This role will assist the team with data analysis, root cause investigations, quality audits, process evaluations, and continuous improvement projects that enhance product quality and manufacturing performance. The intern will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced quality professionals, develop technical and analytical skills, and contribute to projects that directly impact customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and overall product excellence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support Quality Engineers in monitoring and improving product and process quality within a manufacturing environment.
  • Assist with collecting, analyzing, and interpreting quality data to identify trends, defects, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Participate in root cause investigations and problem-solving activities to address quality concerns using structured methodologies such as 5 Why, Fishbone Diagrams, and Corrective Action processes.
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to support quality improvement initiatives.
  • Participate in continuous improvement projects focused on reducing defects, improving first-pass yield, and enhancing overall manufacturing performance.
  • Support Quality Engineers in monitoring and improving product and process quality within a manufacturing environment.
  • Assist with collecting, analyzing, and interpreting quality data to identify trends, defects, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Participate in root cause investigations and problem-solving activities to address quality concerns using structured methodologies such as 5 Why, Fishbone Diagrams, and Corrective Action processes.
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to support quality improvement initiatives.
  • Participate in continuous improvement projects focused on reducing defects, improving first-pass yield, and enhancing overall manufacturing performance.
  • Analyze production quality data and develop recommendations to reduce recurring defects.
  • Lead or support a root cause analysis project on a significant quality issue impacting manufacturing performance.
  • Develop visual quality dashboards to monitor key performance indicators such as scrap, rework, first-pass yield, and defect trends.
  • Support implementation of mistake-proofing (Poka-Yoke) solutions to reduce errors and improve product quality.
  • Partner with production teams on a continuous improvement project to reduce scrap or improve process capability.
  • Create or revise quality documentation and training materials to support process consistency.

Experience Required

  • Must be pursuing a bachelors degree in engineering.

Pay Transparency

The hourly pay for this role is USD $23.69 - $27.81 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.) For roles open across multiple locations, the salary range indicated refers to the primary location. If a different location is considered, the applicable salary range will be communicated to candidates prior to the first interview.

Click here to learn more about our benefits offerings! (US only)

US applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "Know Your Rights" poster here. CNH Industrial participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. You can view additional information here.

Canada applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, place of origin, disability, marital status, family status, age, or any other ground prohibited by applicable provincial human rights legislation.

If you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at narecruitingmailbox@cnh.com.

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