What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Engineer Intern position at ITW Automotive?
Job Description
This position is a paid internship for the Summer of 2026. The internship will be based in the Zeeland MI facility. The Quality Intern will work closely with the Quality team and will participate in a cross-function team comprised of Quality, Operations, Manufacturing and Product Engineering to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction are achieved with a focus on systems and standards improvement.
Essential Functions
As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
This position is a paid internship for the Summer of 2026. The internship will be based in the Zeeland MI facility. The Quality Intern will work closely with the Quality team and will participate in a cross-function team comprised of Quality, Operations, Manufacturing and Product Engineering to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction are achieved with a focus on systems and standards improvement.
Essential Functions
- Review key product and process documentation ensuring customer requirements have been accurately transferred down through operator instructions.
- Assist with dimensional and visual inspection of incoming products (i.e., use of inspection tools and measurement equipment).
- Manage process improvement and projects related to product quality improvement.
- Conduct ongoing analyses of products and processes to identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve efficiencies.
- Work with operations to drive towards the divisional scrap goal.
- Perform Statistical and Root Cause Analysis.
- Project-based improvement activities
- Participate in other quality activities as assigned.
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in engineering or related field
- Incoming Junior or Senior preferred with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
- Excellent mechanical aptitude.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect and analyze data.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues and recommend solutions.
- Excellent time management skills and project management abilities.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Proficient in MS Office applications like Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.
- Ability to accurately read prints, specifications, procedures, FMEAs, and control plans.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Experience with quality management systems is a plus.
- Knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes is a plus.
- Must be able to move freely, with or without accommodation, throughout the manufacturing environment.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.