Quality Engineer Intern (Manufacturing)

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

Key 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 standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions (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.

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.

What You’ll Gain

• Real-world experience in both quality and process engineering roles.
• Exposure to continuous improvement and lean manufacturing practices.
• Mentorship and collaboration with experienced professionals.
• Opportunities to lead small projects and make meaningful contributions.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)