Intern- Quality Engineering

RENK America; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

RENK America seeks a Quality Student Intern to join a cross-functional team with Quality, Manufacturing and Product Engineering in Muskegon, MI. You will collect data, analyze it, and drive improvements for machining, assembly and test operations to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction.

The role involves developing QA work instructions, reporting on quality metrics, and supporting metrology activities with a focus on continuous improvement in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited engineering or technical program (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Agriculture or similar) with Junior or Senior class status and a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness to learn Minitab (statistical software).
• Ability to move freely throughout the manufacturing environment and tolerate a shop floor setting.
• Eligible for U.S. citizenship and security clearance considerations.

Responsibilities

• Identify causes of non-conformances with cross-functional teams and implement corrective actions.
• Meet quality, cost and delivery metrics with cross-functional teams.
• Prepare and distribute reports on Company Quality Metrics.
• Assist in developing QA work instructions, check sheets, and final inspection records.
• Prepare performance charts on quality indicators and coordinate continuous improvement efforts.
• Support metrology-related activities, including risk assessments.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Manufacturing environment adaptability

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Minitab

CNC machining

CMM knowledge

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.

Job 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 acredited 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 Aff… 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.