Demo

Quality Intern

PRETIUM
Aurora, IL Intern
POSTED ON 4/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/16/2026

Step Into the World of Quality. Make an Impact from Day One.

At Pretium Packaging, we don’t just manufacture products, we build consistency, precision, and trust in everything we do. As a Quality Assurance Intern, you’ll be on the front lines of ensuring our products meet the highest standards while gaining real-world experience that sets you apart.

This isn’t a “sit and observe” internship this is your opportunity to analyze data, solve problems, and drive improvements inside a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Inspect products and support quality checks to ensure top-tier standards
  • Analyze defects, scrap, and rework trends to uncover improvement opportunities
  • Assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions (CAPA)
  • Support audits, compliance efforts, and quality documentation
  • Collaborate with production and engineering teams to solve real issues
  • Help build and improve procedures, work instructions, and reporting tools
  • Contribute to continuous improvement and lean initiatives

What You’ll Work On

You’ll play a key role in:

  • Improving product quality and consistency
  • Reducing defects and operational waste
  • Strengthening quality systems and reporting visibility
  • Supporting compliance and operational excellence

Your work will directly impact on how we operate and you’ll see the results.

What You’ll Deliver

  • Quality reports, dashboards, and inspection logs
  • Root cause analysis documentation and corrective actions
  • Updated procedures and work instructions
  • Data-driven recommendations for improvement
  • A final presentation showcasing your impact

What We’re Looking For

Required:

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field
  • Strong attention to detail and organization
  • Solid communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred:

  • Interest in Quality Assurance or Manufacturing
  • Experience with Excel or data analysis
  • Exposure to ISO, GMP, or quality systems
  • Basic understanding of manufacturing processes

What You’ll Gain

  • Hands-on experience in a real manufacturing environment
  • Exposure to quality systems, audits, and compliance
  • Cross-functional experience with production and engineering teams
  • Real-world data analysis and problem-solving skills
  • The chance to make a measurable impact

Why This Internship Stands Out

Most internships teach. This one challenges you to improve real operations.
You won’t just learn quality, you’ll own it, analyze it, and enhance it.

If you’re detail-oriented, analytical, and ready to make a real impact, we want to hear from you.

 

Hourly Wage Estimation for Quality Intern in Aurora, IL
$35.00 to $42.00
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Quality Intern?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Quality Intern career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$63,136 - $79,042
Income Estimation: 
$78,244 - $97,353
Income Estimation: 
$68,970 - $84,869
Income Estimation: 
$83,806 - $99,902
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at PRETIUM

  • PRETIUM Salt Lake, UT
  • Job Summary The Maintenance Technician is required to perform tasks involved in the upkeep of the building and grounds, installation, maintenance, maintain... more
  • 13 Days Ago

  • PRETIUM Cleveland, OH
  • Perform mold setups and changeovers as it relates to the production schedule. Perform Prep work to prepare for mold changeovers and correct process related... more
  • 13 Days Ago

  • PRETIUM Carrollton, TX
  • Are you a dynamic operations leader with a passion for driving performance, quality, and culture in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Join our team a... more
  • 13 Days Ago

  • PRETIUM Hillsborough, NJ
  • SUMMARY Manually inspect, trim and pack finished products. An incumbent may or may not perform all of the duties listed below, dependent on the specific pl... more
  • 14 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Quality Intern jobs in the Aurora, IL area that may be a better fit.

  • Combined Metals Company LLC Elgin, IL
  • Combined Metals is a premier North American processor and distributor of specialty strip and wire built through 50 years of growth and acquisition. Combine... more
  • 3 Days Ago

  • MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions Itasca, IL
  • Business Unit: MAES Division: Packaging & Board Assembly Challenge Yourself and Impact the Future! MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, a business segmen... more
  • 6 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!