Intern - Quality Control

Hitachi Rail; Batesburg-Leesville (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Rail invites students to join as a Summer 2027 Quality Control Intern in Batesburg, SC. The role supports the Quality team with data analysis, inspections, audits, and documentation management to help maintain product and process quality standards.

Gain hands-on experience with quality systems, root cause analysis, CAPA activities, and manufacturing quality processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams. May 2027 through August 2027 internships are available.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to analyze data and identify trends.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with quality inspections and verification activities for incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products.
• Support investigation of quality issues and customer complaints.
• Collect, analyze, and report quality performance data and key metrics.
• Maintain quality records, reports, and documentation in accordance with company procedures.
• Participate in internal audits and process reviews.
• Assist with corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities.
• Support root cause analysis using quality tools such as 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, and Pareto Analysis.
• Help monitor supplier quality performance and documentation.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects focused on quality, efficiency, and waste reduction.
• Support compliance with applicable quality standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Enrollment in 4-year university

Major in Quality Management or Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Minitab

SAP

Job description

United States, South Carolina, Batesburg-Leesville

Sep 10, 2026

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there's something for everyone to get stuck into. And that's where you come in.

Job Description

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Intern - Quality Control for Summer, 2027. The position is based in Batesburg, South Carolina.

We're looking for eligible students to join Hitachi Rail! Hiring for May 2027 through August 2027.

Position Summary

The Quality Intern supports the Quality team in maintaining product and process quality standards through data analysis, inspections, audits, documentation management, and continuous improvement activities. This role provides hands-on experience with quality systems, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and manufacturing quality processes while working closely with cross-functional teams. Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with quality inspections and verification activities for incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products.
• Support investigation of quality issues and customer complaints.
• Collect, analyze, and report quality performance data and key metrics.
• Maintain quality records, reports, and documentation in accordance with company procedures.
• Participate in internal audits and process reviews.
• Assist with corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities.
• Support root cause analysis using quality tools such as 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, and Pareto Analysis.
• Help monitor supplier quality performance and documentation.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects focused on quality, efficiency, and waste reduction.
• Support compliance with applicable quality standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications Required

• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to analyze data and identify trends.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

Preferred

• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma concepts.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis and quality tools.
• Experience with Power BI, Minitab, SAP, or other business systems.
• Quality Management System (QMS) processes
• Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions
• Supplier Quality Management
• Internal Auditing
• Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies
• Data analytics and quality reporting
• Manufacturing and supply chain quality operations

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Intern - Quality Control for Summer, 2027. The position is based in Batesburg, South Carolina.

We're looking for eligible students to join Hitachi Rail! Hiring for May 2027 through August 2027.

Position Summary

The Quality Intern supports the Quality team in maintaining product and process quality standards through data analysis, inspections, audits, documentation management, and continuous improvement activities. This role provides hands-on experience with quality systems, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and manufacturing quality processes while working closely with cross-functional teams. Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with quality inspections and verification activities for incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products.
• Support investigation of quality issues and customer complaints.
• Collect, analyze, and report quality performance data and key metrics.
• Maintain quality records, reports, and documentation in accordance with company procedures.
• Participate in internal audits and process reviews.
• Assist with corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities.
• Support root cause analysis using quality tools such as 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, and Pareto Analysis.
• Help monitor supplier quality performance and documentation.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects focused on quality, efficiency, and waste reduction.
• Support compliance with applicable quality standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications Required

• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to analyze data and identify trends.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

Preferred

• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma concepts.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis and quality tools.
• Experience with Power BI, Minitab, SAP, or other business systems.

Learning Opportunities

• Quality Management System (QMS) processes
• Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions
• Supplier Quality Management
• Internal Auditing
• Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies
• Data analytics and quality reporting
• Manufacturing and supply chain quality operations

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments.
• May require standing, walking, and lifting up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required in production areas

Education

• Current student at a 4-year university with a graduation date between December 2027 and December 2028 with a major in Quality Management or Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related field)

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