Quality Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

Charter Steel; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Charter Manufacturing in Cleveland, OH offers a Quality Engineer Internship for Summer 2027. This full-time, 40-hour/week program provides hands-on experience with quality initiatives in steel manufacturing and automotive quality requirements.

You will build dashboards using Tableau, ETQ and Salesforce, assist in QA tool development, and support daily quality activities while developing strong teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a four-year engineering program with focus on quality or manufacturing.
• GPA 2.75 or higher as a baseline.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Enrollment in a four-year degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Salesforce

ETQ

Tableau

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: May 2027
• 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.