Manufacturing Quality Engineering Intern - 2027 Summer Internship

Lexington Mfg Inc; Coon Rapids, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch & Learn

Off-site social activities

Real project ownership

Job summary

Lexington Mfg Inc in Minnesota is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineering Intern for Summer 2027. This on-site, part-time internship lets you own projects on the shop floor and apply Lean and quality concepts in real manufacturing settings.

You will work four days a week in Coon Rapids, focusing on improving inspection processes, removing waste, and modernizing documentation with digital tools or AI. A hands-on role that builds practical skills in quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related degree.
• Completed at least 1 year of college coursework.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Interest in manufacturing, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Comfortable working both independently and on the shop floor.
• Bonus: strong writing skills or interest in improving documentation (using digital tools or AI).

Responsibilities

• Own projects and see them through.
• Improve inspection and quality processes across key manufacturing work centers.
• Identify and eliminate inspection-related waste.
• Evaluate current inspection methods, notes, and capabilities.
• Conduct studies to validate and improve process effectiveness.
• Recommend practical upgrades to inspection capabilities.
• Support Lean initiatives and CIF projects.
• Lead improvement projects from start to finish.
• Audit and streamline ~500 controlled documents (WIs/JIs).
• Use tools (including AI) to modernize documentation.
• Work directly with operators, engineers, and quality teams.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Manufacturing interest

Quality focus

Independent work

Shop floor experience

Writing skills

Education

Mechanical/Industrial Engineering degree

At least 1 year of college coursework

Job description

Manufacturing Quality Engineering Intern - 2027 Summer Internship

Job Category: Engineering

Requisition Number: MANUF001362

• Posted : September 3, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Coon Rapids, MN 55448, USA

• Pay or shift range: $22 USD to $23 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

The role is intended to start in Summer 2027

Work Location: This Role has an on-site working model, with the employee working four (4) days a week in the office, located in Coon Rapids, MN.

What You’ll Work On

This isn’t a “watch and learn” internship—you’ll own projects and see them through.

You’ll focus on improving inspection and quality processes across key manufacturing work centers, including:

Identify and eliminate inspection-related waste

• Evaluate current inspection methods, notes, and capabilities
• Conduct studies to validate and improve process effectiveness
• Recommend practical upgrades to inspection capabilities
• Support Lean initiatives and Continuous Improvement (CIF) projects
• Select and lead a few improvement projects from start to finish
• Audit and streamline ~500 controlled documents (Work Instructions/JIs)
• Reduce duplication and consolidate overlapping content
• Use tools (including AI, if you’re savvy!) to modernize documentation
• Work directly with operators, engineers, and quality teams
• See how your ideas translate into real-world improvements

What Makes This Internship Different

• Lunch & Learns with input from leaders across the business
• Off-site social activities with fellow interns
• Exposure to real business challenges and decision-making
• Opportunities to present your work and impact

What We’re Looking For

• Pursuing a Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related degree
• Completed at least 1 year of college coursework
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Interest in manufacturing, quality, and continuous improvement
• Comfortable working both independently and on the shop floor
• Bonus: strong writing skills or interest in improving documentation (especially using digital tools or AI)

Why Apply?

• Work on projects that actually matter
• Gain real manufacturing and shop floor experience
• Build skills in Lean, Quality, and Continuous Improvement
• Make a visible impact that goes beyond the internship
• Be part of a supportive, engaging intern community

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