Quality Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

Charter Automotive; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Professional workshops

Intern Kickoff Day

Volunteer opportunities

Intern Summer Showcase

Job summary

Charter Manufacturing seeks a Quality Engineer Internship in Cleveland, OH for a summer program. You will gain hands-on experience supporting quality initiatives and developing an understanding of automotive quality requirements and steel manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities include developing QA tools, creating dashboards, and supporting daily quality activities for automotive customers. Mentorship, development workshops, and networking opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a four-year degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering or related field.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing tools to streamline existing QA processes.
• Create dashboards and job aids to identify, organize, and extract information from data sources.
• Support daily quality activities focused on serving automotive customers.
• Analyze data and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across quality processes.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Enrollment in four-year engineering program

GPA 2.75+

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better. Join the team and become part of our family! Charter Steel is a leading American supplier of carbon and alloy steel bar, rod and wire products, and the largest steel coil processor in North America. As a fully integrated steelmaker with locations in Ohio and Wisconsin, Charter Steel offers a full range of grade and size coiled products and vast technical service experience. Charter Steel is a member of the Charter Manufacturingfamily of companies.

About the Quality Engineer Internship

Gain hands‑on experience supporting quality initiatives while developing an understanding of automotive quality requirements and steel manufacturing processes. You'll also build practical skills using business tools such as Salesforce, ETQ, Tableau, and other software to analyze data and support continuous improvement efforts.

Program Structure:

• Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week) during the summer.
• Location: Cleveland, OH
• Start Date: May2027
• Duration: Summer internship

What we're looking for

• Enrollment in a four-year degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering or a related field.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Ability to succeed in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

What you'll focus on

• Assist in developing tools to streamline existing quality assurance (QA) processes.
• Create dashboards and job aids to identify, organize, and extract information from existing data sources.
• Support daily quality activities focused on serving automotive customers.
• Analyze data and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across quality processes.

What Sets Our Internship Program Apart

Work on meaningful projects while receiving mentorship, professional development, and networking opportunities that help launch your career. Our paid internship program also includes signature experiences like Charter's Intern Kickoff Day, volunteer opportunities, professional development workshops, and the Intern Summer Showcase.

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Internship positions are not benefits‑eligible.

OUR STORY

Charter Manufacturing is a family‑owned group of diversified metals manufacturing businesses founded in 1936 and headquartered in Mequon, Wis. Our will to grow drives our success. It is fueled by a team of respected and dedicated employees committed to continuous improvement and an entrepreneurial spirit that thrives within the Charter family.

WE ARE INVESTED IN YOU

When you work at Charter Manufacturing you’re part of a four‑generation family business. That means, you’re not just an employee, you’re one of our family members. We believe in mutual trust. Employees are respected and empowered to explore new and better ways to impact the success of the company. Employees, at every level, are valued for their motivation to deliver the best products and service. We are in this together. Charter has a thriving team environment. Part of being a family means we collaborate, learn, thrive and benefit– together. We are committed to your future. The forward thinking and enthusiasm from our team drives us to create resources and opportunities for employees to learn, develop and create their own future. We celebrate you. We are successful because of our employees— and their great work doesn’t go unnoticed. We recognize and reward our employees for their contributions. Visit our website to learn more about our family of companies. View our 2022 Sustainability Report. To review our data use practices, visit our Company Privacy Policy. View/Download Employment‑related Notices: FMLA Poster E‑Verify Participation Poster (English & Español) Right to Work Poster (English & Español)