Quality Assurance Intern — Summer 2027

Hitachi, Ltd.; Batesburg-Leesville (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship and intern events

Real-world projects

Job summary

Hitachi Rail is seeking an enthusiastic Quality Intern for Summer 2027 in Batesburg, SC. You will support the Quality team with data analysis, inspections, audits, and continuous improvement activities, gaining hands-on exposure to QMS, root cause analysis, and manufacturing quality processes.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams, assist with CAPA, and participate in supplier quality monitoring and internal audits, while developing skills in Lean and analytical tools.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Ability to analyze data and identify trends.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with quality inspections and verification activities for incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products.
• Support investigation of quality issues and customer complaints.
• Collect, analyze, and report quality performance data and key metrics.
• Maintain quality records, reports, and documentation per procedures.
• Participate in internal audits and process reviews.
• Assist with CAPA activities.
• Support root cause analysis using quality tools (5 Whys, Fishbone, Pareto).
• Monitor supplier quality performance and documentation.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects focused on quality, efficiency, waste reduction.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Data analysis

Detail-oriented

Independent & team work

Education

4-year university student (quality management or engineering) with graduation Dec 2027–Dec 2028

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Power BI

Minitab

SAP

Job description

Hitachi Rail is seeking an enthusiastic Quality Intern for Summer 2027 in Batesburg, SC. You will support the Quality team with data analysis, inspections, audits, and continuous improvement activities, gaining hands-on exposure to QMS, root cause analysis, and manufacturing quality processes.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams, assist with CAPA, and participate in supplier quality monitoring and internal audits, while developing skills in Lean and analytical tools.