Manufacturing Quality & Process Innovation Intern

GE Vernova; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Housing Allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

GE Vernova in Schenectady is seeking an intern to support the Built in Quality framework on the shop floor, track defects, and assist in visual management projects. You will work with Quality, Process, and Product engineers on trials and new equipment qualifications.

The role emphasizes hands‑on learning in inspection technologies, statistical process control, and Lean initiatives within a high‑tech manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in undergrad or graduate degree.
• Pursuing a degree in Engineering, Industrial/Engineering Management, Data Analytics or related field of study
• Demonstrated academic achievement and interest in process improvement, technical problem solving and supply chain experience.
• Ability to work in a team environment (in-person), communicate clearly, and follow through on commitments.

Responsibilities

• Support advancing our Built in Quality (BIQ) framework on the shop floor to introduce improved daily defect tracking and reduction along with real‑time daily problem solving for all product and process issues that arise.
• Assist in visual management projects including Material Review Board (MRB) layout and tracking, Non‑Conformance identification, Scrap containment, and Shipping submission and flow.
• Work with other Quality, Process, and Product engineers in implementing and tracking trials on process improvement projects as well as new equipment installations and qualifications.
• Own AI and Digitization efforts in creating part and trial tracking tools, as well as yield and Statistical Process Control (SPC) capture and visualization.
• Learn specific inspection technologies such as Borescope and some Non‑Destructive Testing processes and reviews to assess product quality and make decisions, with some lab exposure to destructive testing.
• Facilitate Quality Management System (QMS) adherence through quality document creation, maintenance, and tracking.
• Participate in Lean activities to execute shop floor flow and process improvement initiatives identified by factory leadership.

Skills

Teamwork

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Undergrad/Grad student

Engineering/Industrial Engineering/Data Analytics

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

GE Vernova in Schenectady is seeking an intern to support the Built in Quality framework on the shop floor, track defects, and assist in visual management projects. You will work with Quality, Process, and Product engineers on trials and new equipment qualifications.

The role emphasizes hands‑on learning in inspection technologies, statistical process control, and Lean initiatives within a high‑tech manufacturing setting.