Intern- Quality Engineering

Paychex Inc.; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

RENK America invites a Quality Student Intern to join a cross-functional team in Muskegon, MI. You will help ensure product quality and customer satisfaction by collecting and analyzing data for machining, assembly, and test operations, and by guiding improvement actions.

You’ll participate in determining how changes should be implemented and measured for effectiveness. You’ll work with Manufacturing, Quality, and Product Engineering to address non-conformances, prepare quality reports, and

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited engineering/technical program with junior or senior status and minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) or equivalent.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to operate in a manufacturing environment.
• Willingness and ability to move freely throughout manufacturing spaces.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, and Product Engineering to identify root causes of non-conformances and implement corrective actions.
• Assist in meeting quality, cost, and delivery metrics through cross-functional teamwork.
• Prepare and distribute reports on Quality Metrics.
• Assist in developing QA work instructions, check sheets, and inspection records; provide approvals.
• Create performance charts for quality indicators and coordinate continuous improvement efforts.
• Support metrology activities including risk assessments.

Skills

Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, i-

Interpersonal skills

Reading drawings & product specs

Machining knowledge (preferred)

Measurement & inspection techniques

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Education

Engineering or Technical program enrollment (Junior/Senior, GPA ≥ 3.0)

Tools

Minitab (willingness to learn)

Job description

About the Organization

RENK America is a leading supplier in the defense, marine and industry sector with superior mobility, propulsion and drive train solutions. Our tradition is centered on precision-engineered systems for maximum impact, efficiency and endurance. RENK's ambition is to support each and every one of its customers to exceed standards in harsh conditions and combat situations. RENK America employs over 500 employees at our US locations in Muskegon, Michigan, Cincinnati, Ohio, Camby, Indiana and Roseville, Michigan. RENK America is driven by this sense of pride and purpose in our country and our community.

Description

Quality Student Intern. Intern will work as a member of a cross-functional team including Quality, Manufacturing, and Product Engineering to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction are achieved, by conducting data collection, analysis, and improvement actions for machining, assembly, and test operations. The Quality Intern will be involved in determining what and how improvements should be implemented and appropriate analysis to determine effectivity of changes. Work in a manufacturing environment with salary and union personnel

Essential Functions

• Work with a cross-functional team including Quality, Manufacturing, and Product Engineering to identify cause of non-conformances and implement appropriate corrective actions
• Work with cross-functional teams to meet company quality, cost and delivery metrics
• Prepare and distribute reports on Company Quality Metrics
• Assist the development of Quality Assurance work instructions, check sheets, final inspection records and provide approval
• Prepare performance charts on various quality indicators, coordinate continuous improvement efforts to improve product quality and resulting indicators
• Support metrology related activities, including risk assessments

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited Engineering or Technical program (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Agriculture or similar technical field), with Junior or Senior class status, with minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Powerpoint, Excel, etc)
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Must be able to move freely, with or without accommodation, throughout the manufacturing environment

Preferred Additional Skills

• Familiar with production machining, assembly and test procedures
• Familiar with application of Statistical Process Control techniques
• Familiar with measurement and inspection techniques
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and Product Specifications

Position Requirements

• Must be enrolled in an accredited ME program with either a Jr. or Sr. status with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA.
• Proficient in Excel
• Willingness to learn Minitab (statistical software)
• Ability to be eligible for a security clearance, which normally means U.S. Citizenship and a clean criminal background.

Preferred Additional Skills

• CNC machining knowledge
• CMM knowledge

Full-Time/Part-Time Seasonal

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

EOE Statement

RENK America is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. RENK America is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. RENK America maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.