Quality Engineering Internship

First Quality Retail Services, LLC in Lewistown, PA is seeking talented, team-oriented, college students for its Internship Programs. We have one goal: providing you with real life, hands-on experience! These positions are full-time, paid positions where you will work on real projects with real results! Purpose and role of internship: Responsible for participating and leading quality related new product studies and validations. This position will offer many challenging circumstances, which require quick thinking and problem-solving methods to properly manage and support the operation. Flexibility is a requirement of this position. Must be able to work closely with all supporting departments. Principal Accountabilities/ Responsibilities: Assist with new product launch and quality validation activities Inspection system and quality process audit improvements with SPC software. Continuous Improvement of quality systems and inspection protocols Gauge R&R studies of new processes and testing methods Education and experience requirements: Bachelor’s degree (or demonstrated progress toward a degree) in related field of study Minimum of a 3.0 GPA Proficient use in Excel, Minitab, and other MS Office applications Strong statistics background 0-3 years of experience, including academic projects 18 years or older Work Environment: Work in a manufacturing environment with the potential for exposure to dust during certain tasks. Physical Requirements: Walk/stand 100% of time during a 8-hour shift. Occasional stooping, bending, kneeling and squatting throughout shift. Occasional climbing and reaching into machines to fix jams. Occasional reaching overhead during shift. Frequent pushing and pulling with arms and legs throughout shift, including materials requiring up to 75lbs of force to maneuver. Frequent lifting or carrying of boxes weighing up to 50lbs. Constant light and firm grasping with hands throughout shift. Daily sweeping and organizing floor and work area. Occasional climbing of steps. Balance required for some tasks. Disclaimer: The above information on this internship job description has been described to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents. Other duties and responsibilities not specifically described may be assigned from time to time, consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities of the incumbent. We also offer additional opportunities from social events and facility tours, to lunch and learns’ with company leaders and other Interns that allow you to network and gain a broader understanding of First Quality and its functions. At the conclusion of the rotation, all Interns will present their achievements to leaders. First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data. First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status. Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small business in McElhattan, Pennsylvania into a group of companies, employing over 5,000 team members, while maintaining our family values and entrepreneurial spirit. With corporate offices in New York and Pennsylvania and 8 manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada, the companies within the First Quality group produce high-quality personal care and household products for large retailers and healthcare organizations. Our personal care and household product portfolio includes baby diapers, wipes, feminine pads, paper towels, bath tissue, adult incontinence products, laundry detergents, fabric finishers, and dishwash solutions. In addition, we manufacture certain raw materials and components used in the manufacturing of these products, including flexible print and packaging solutions. Guided by our values of humility, unity, and integrity, we leverage advanced technology and innovation to drive growth and create new opportunities. At First Quality, you’ll find a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning, professional development, and our mission to Make Things Better®.