Quality Engineer Intern: Hands-on QA & Process Improvement

Zekelman Industries; Warren (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

Zekelman Industries is seeking a Quality Engineer Intern for our Wheatland Tube division in Warren, OH. This full-time, on-site internship runs May 24, 2027 through August 13, 2027, reporting to the Department Manager, Quality Assurance, and focusing on audits, calibration, and process improvement to enhance product quality and efficiency.

This role suits analytical, process-driven individuals eager to gain real-world quality engineering experience in a manufacturing setting, with opportunities

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgy, or related field.
• Strong analytical, decision‑making, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; Access knowledge is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate across teams.
• Comfortable working in both office and outdoor environments.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Perform process audits to assess compliance with internal and external requirements.
• Verify the accuracy and effectiveness of quality and operations plans.
• Conduct time studies to evaluate process efficiency and reduce bottlenecks.
• Audit and assess material stock for quality compliance.
• Support product tracking and coordinate material disposition activities.
• Research and recommend inspection technologies and quality tools.
• Manage the facility’s gage calibration system.
• Assist with documentation, reporting, and continuous improvement tasks as assigned.
• Promote and follow healthy and safe work practices in accordance with Zekelman policy and regulatory standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical

Decision making

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Team coordination

Travel availability

Education

Industrial Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Materials Science

Metallurgy

Tools

Excel

Access

Job description

Zekelman Industries is seeking a Quality Engineer Intern for our Wheatland Tube division in Warren, OH. This full-time, on-site internship runs May 24, 2027 through August 13, 2027, reporting to the Department Manager, Quality Assurance, and focusing on audits, calibration, and process improvement to enhance product quality and efficiency.

This role suits analytical, process-driven individuals eager to gain real-world quality engineering experience in a manufacturing setting, with opportunities