Quality Engineer Intern: Drive Process Improvement

Crane Co.; Marion (NC); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane Co. seeks a Quality Engineer Intern for its Marion, NC site. The role focuses on controlling and monitoring product quality to meet customer specifications and standards, while driving process improvements across engineering, operations, suppliers, and customers.

The intern will support IATF 16949 initiatives, root-cause analysis, and data-driven quality assurance efforts, with exposure to audits and corrective actions. This onsite position may require overtime and travel.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a B.A./B.S. in Quality, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Strong problem solving and Six Sigma background.
• Basic statistical skills; Minitab experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficient with Excel and Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development, implementation, and sustainment of process controls and quality plans across value streams.
• Drive improvements using the Crane Business System and 5-Why analysis for root-cause resolution.
• Assist in internal/external quality audits and corrective actions.
• Support calibration and Gage R&R studies to ensure measurement accuracy.
• Maintain quality data records and reports; communicate issues with management and customers.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, suppliers, and customers to improve quality metrics.
• Travel ~5% to support development and problem solving; lifting up to 25 lbs.

Skills

Six Sigma

Statistical analysis

Problem solving

Verbal & written communication

Relationship building

Education

B.A./B.S. in Quality, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Minitab

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Crane Co. seeks a Quality Engineer Intern for its Marion, NC site. The role focuses on controlling and monitoring product quality to meet customer specifications and standards, while driving process improvements across engineering, operations, suppliers, and customers.

The intern will support IATF 16949 initiatives, root-cause analysis, and data-driven quality assurance efforts, with exposure to audits and corrective actions. This onsite position may require overtime and travel.