Quality Engineer Intern - Onsite Manufacturing & CI

ACCA Careers; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Schneider Electric seeks a Quality Engineer Intern for the Fall/Winter 2026 semester in Lincoln, Nebraska. This part‑time, onsite role supports manufacturing quality, continuous improvement, and quality fundamentals on the production floor.

Expect close collaboration with Quality Engineers and cross‑functional teams. The candidate will assist with root cause analysis, PFMEA and control plans, and quality reporting while gaining hands‑on experience in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Undegraduate pursuing a technical degree with manufacturing exposure.
• Interest in manufacturing quality and continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with data.
• Strong communication and teamwork; willing to learn on the floor.
• Familiarity with quality tools is a plus but training provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist with problem solving for internal/external concerns, including root cause analysis.
• Support continuous improvement projects and Quality Fundamentals deployment.
• Help develop PFMEAs, control plans, and Poka‑Yoke opportunities.
• Review quality controls and follow up on improvement actions.
• Assist with capability studies and Gage R&R studies.
• Support PPAP activities and quality reporting.

Skills

Manufacturing interest

Quality focus

Continuous improvement

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Interacting across levels

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Electronic Engineering

Tools

PFMEA

Control Plans

Gage R&R

8D

5 Why

Fishbone/Cause-and-Effect

Six Sigma

Job description

Schneider Electric seeks a Quality Engineer Intern for the Fall/Winter 2026 semester in Lincoln, Nebraska. This part‑time, onsite role supports manufacturing quality, continuous improvement, and quality fundamentals on the production floor.

Expect close collaboration with Quality Engineers and cross‑functional teams. The candidate will assist with root cause analysis, PFMEA and control plans, and quality reporting while gaining hands‑on experience in a manufacturing environment.