Data-Driven Manufacturing Quality Intern

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is offering a Summer 2027 Manufacturing Quality Engineering Intern program in Owatonna, Minnesota. The 12-week, on-site internship provides hands-on experience across quality systems, manufacturing processes and data-driven decision-making, with mentorship from experienced professionals.

You will engage in data collection, inspections, root-cause investigations, and cross-functional improvements while gaining exposure to audits, reporting, and project work that

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a full-time bachelor's program in Engineering or related field with expected graduation 2028/2029.
• Minimum GPA 3.5 preferred.
• Must reside near Owatonna, Minnesota.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Familiar with quality systems, lean/six sigma concepts via coursework or projects.
• Interest in AI tools for data analysis and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Assist Quality and Manufacturing teams with data collection, inspection activities, and analysis of quality issues.
• Support continuous improvement by tracking actions and developing data visuals/reports.
• Participate in floor audits, inspections, and QA activities while learning processes.
• Contribute to root-cause investigations and problem-solving for quality and performance.
• Organize data and communicate findings using Excel and other tools.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Adaptability

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering bachelor’s degree (in progress)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is offering a Summer 2027 Manufacturing Quality Engineering Intern program in Owatonna, Minnesota. The 12-week, on-site internship provides hands-on experience across quality systems, manufacturing processes and data-driven decision-making, with mentorship from experienced professionals.

You will engage in data collection, inspections, root-cause investigations, and cross-functional improvements while gaining exposure to audits, reporting, and project work that