Quality Engineer Intern: Hands-On & Onsite

Schneider Electric; Columbia Township, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Schneider Electric has an exciting opportunity for a Quality Engineer Intern at our Columbia, Missouri location for the Spring 2027 semester. This is a part‑time and onsite role, ideal for candidates located in the area.

You will support quality fundamentals, participate in PFMEA and poka‑yoke opportunities, assist with Gage R&R studies, and help drive continuous improvement using 8D and Six Sigma tools.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical or Electronic engineering.
• Experience with 8D problem solving methodology and related tools.
• Six Sigma knowledge or certification is preferred.
• Strong analytical, leadership and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deploy quality fundamentals tools and materials.
• Participate in problem solving for internal/external customer concerns using 8D, Kaizen, Six Sigma.
• Work with Quality Engineer on PFMEA, process control plans and poka‑yoke/Jidoka opportunities.
• Interface with manufacturing, engineering, and supplier quality resources.
• Support new product introductions and supplier development at Columbia components.
• Benchmark with other Schneider entities to deploy digital process improvements.
• Review Quality Controls like Poka Yokes and Jidokas for efficiency.
• Support capability studies and Gage R&R studies.
• Provide tooling and process recommendations to optimize inspections.

Skills

8D problem solving

Six Sigma knowledge

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Electrical/Electronic engineering

Tools

PFMEA

Poka-yoke

Jidoka

Gage R&R

Job description

Schneider Electric has an exciting opportunity for a Quality Engineer Intern at our Columbia, Missouri location for the Spring 2027 semester. This is a part‑time and onsite role, ideal for candidates located in the area.

You will support quality fundamentals, participate in PFMEA and poka‑yoke opportunities, assist with Gage R&R studies, and help drive continuous improvement using 8D and Six Sigma tools.