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

PowerToFly; Piemonte; In loco; EUR 6700 - 10.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Cummins Inc. is seeking a motivated Process Quality Engineer Intern to join the Quality team for a 6-month internship onsite in Cameri (Novara), Italy.

The role favors candidates already based in the Cameri/Novara area and requires pursuing or recent graduation in engineering with a focus on quality. You're expected to have a basic knowledge of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949, PFMEA/Control Plan familiarity, and strong data-analysis skills using Excel and PowerPoint.

Competenze

• Pursuing or recently graduated with a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Automotive, Quality, or related field).
• Fluency in Italian (C1/C2) and good communication in English.
• Basic understanding of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949) and familiarity with problem-solving methodologies; PFMEA/Control Plan is a plus.
• Strong data analysis capabilities; good Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Mansioni

• Monitor manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with established standards and analyze production data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Support the implementation and standardization of the Layered Process Audit (LPA) system across the plant, creating checklists and tracking completion rates.
• Assist in preparation for customer, certification, and internal audits, ensuring process documentation is updated and aligned with practices.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality teams to promote process discipline and operational excellence on the shop floor.
• Support process improvement projects focused on quality performance and reducing variability, monitoring KPIs such as LPA completion rates and scrap reduction.

Formazione

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering

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