Manufacturing Quality Engineer Intern – Summer 2027

Life Fitness; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength invites qualified engineering students to join our Summer 2027 Manufacturing Quality Engineering Intern program. You will help with data collection, inspections, and QA activities on-site in Owatonna, MN, contributing to continuous improvement and data-driven decisions.

The 12-week internship includes a cross-functional improvement project, mentorship, and exposure to quality systems and manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in full-time bachelor's program in Engineering/related field with expected graduation 2028/2029
• GPA at least 3.5
• Residents near Owatonna, Minnesota
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Familiar with quality systems, Lean or Six Sigma concepts
• Awareness of AI tools and interest in learning to apply data analysis
• Able to work independently and in teams; take initiative
• Strong written and verbal communication; adapt to fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Assist Quality and Manufacturing teams with data collection, inspection, documentation, and analysis of quality issues
• Support continuous improvement by tracking actions and developing data visualizations/reports
• Participate in floor audits, inspections, and QA activities while learning products/processes
• Contribute to root-cause investigations and problem-solving for quality/performance
• Use Excel to organize data, identify trends, and communicate findings to stakeholders
• Support quality documentation, audits, and compliance activities
• Join a 12-week cross-functional improvement project and present results

Skills

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Communication

Initiative

Problem solving

Adaptability

AI awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength invites qualified engineering students to join our Summer 2027 Manufacturing Quality Engineering Intern program. You will help with data collection, inspections, and QA activities on-site in Owatonna, MN, contributing to continuous improvement and data-driven decisions.

The 12-week internship includes a cross-functional improvement project, mentorship, and exposure to quality systems and manufacturing processes.