Quality Engineer Intern for Lean & Process Improvement

Vesuvius North America; Illinois; On-site; USD 22,041 - 33,062; Part time

Job summary

Vesuvius North America in Illinois offers a quality and process engineering internship. You will assist QA activities, collect and analyze data, and support troubleshooting of production issues.

You will learn lean manufacturing, document SOPs/WIs, participate in trials, and collaborate with production, engineering and quality teams. Eligible engineering students with strong analytical and communication skills are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering (Production, Industrial, Mechanical, or related field), preferably with second year standing or higher.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Basic understanding of manufacturing principles and lean methodologies is a plus.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute in a hands‑on, technical environment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Assist with quality assurance activities including inspections, audits, and non-conformance investigations.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret quality and process data to identify trends, deviations, and support troubleshooting of production issues.
• Participate in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Assist in process documentation, including SOPs and WI.
• Support process validation, capability studies, and data collection during trial runs.
• Work closely with production, engineering, and quality teams to ensure compliance with internal standards and customer requirements.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Hands-on learning

Microsoft Office

Problem-solving

Legal working status in US

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Production, Industrial, Mechanical, or related field)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vesuvius North America in Illinois offers a quality and process engineering internship. You will assist QA activities, collect and analyze data, and support troubleshooting of production issues.

You will learn lean manufacturing, document SOPs/WIs, participate in trials, and collaborate with production, engineering and quality teams. Eligible engineering students with strong analytical and communication skills are encouraged to apply.