Quality Engineer Intern (Manufacturing)

Vesuvius USA; Town of Charleston (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Vesuvius USA is seeking a motivated engineering student intern to assist with quality assurance activities across inspections, audits, and non-conformance investigations. You will collect and analyze quality and process data to identify trends, deviations, and support troubleshooting of production issues, while contributing to continuous improvement and lean initiatives, SOPs, and work instructions.

You will collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to ensure compliance with

Qualifications

• 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; lean exposure is a plus.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without 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 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering

Job description

• 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:

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