Process Quality Engineer Intern - 6-month Internship (stage)

Cummins Inc.; Novara; In loco; EUR 7000 - 10.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Cummins Inc. in Cameri (Novara), Italy is seeking a motivated Process Quality Engineer Intern for a 6-month onsite internship. The role emphasizes process quality management, LPA deployment, and cross-functional collaboration on the shop floor.

The intern will support audits, document updates, and continuous improvement initiatives, working closely with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance and Quality teams. Fluency in Italian and good English are required.

Competenze

• Institutional background: currently pursuing or recently graduated with a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Automotive, Quality, or related field).
• Italian language fluency (C1/C2) and good English communication to operate in a global environment.
• Basic understanding of QMS ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949; knowledge of PFMEA and Control Plan is an asset.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills with data analysis capabilities.

Mansioni

• Monitor manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with standards and analyze data to identify improvements.
• Support Layered Process Audit (LPA) deployment across the plant with checklists and tracking.
• Assist in preparation for customer, certification, and internal audits and maintain process documentation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance and Quality teams.
• Support continuous improvement projects focusing on quality performance and KPI monitoring.

Conoscenze

Italian (C1/C2)

English proficiency

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Proactive

Shop floor exposure

Formazione

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Strumenti

PFMEA

Control Plan

Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001/IATF 16949)

Descrizione del lavoro

We are looking for a motivated Process Quality Engineer Intern to join our Quality team for a 6 months internship in Cameri (Novara), Italy .

The role is fully onsite, we have preference for candidates that are already based in Cameri/Novara area.

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Education: Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Automotive, Quality, or related field).

• Language Skills: Fluency in Italian (C1/C2) and good communication skills in English (written and spoken) to work in a global corporate environment.

• Technical Knowledge: Basic understanding of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949) and familiarity with problem-solving methodologies. Knowledge of Core Tools (PFMEA, Control Plan) is an asset.

• PC Skills: Good command of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with strong data analysis capabilities.

• Soft Skills: Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, proactive approach, and a desire to spend time on the manufacturing shop floor.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Process Quality Management: Monitor manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with established standards, support the investigation of quality issues, and analyze production data to identify improvement opportunities.

• Layered Process Audit (LPA) Deployment: Support the implementation and standardization of the LPA system throughout the plant, developing checklists and tracking audit completion rates across all management levels.

• Audit & Documentation Support: Assist in the preparation for customer, certification, and internal audits, ensuring process documentation is updated and aligned with operational practices.

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality teams to promote process discipline and drive a culture of operational excellence on the shop floor.

• Continuous Improvement: Support process improvement projects focused on quality performance, reducing variability, and monitoring KPIs (LPA completion rates, scrap reduction, etc.).

Job Quality

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Student - Internship

Min Salary $

Max Salary $

ReqID 2433288

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No