Quality Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

Steffes; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Matching

FSA

PTO

Holidays

Disability Insurance

Mental Health Resources

Education Assistance

Paternity Leave

Bereavement Leave

Jury Duty Leave

Virtual Physical Therapy

Job summary

Steffes in Grand Forks, ND is seeking a candidate pursuing a degree in Quality, Engineering, Operations to support manufacturing process creation, revision, and maintenance. This role collaborates with Quality and Operations to monitor capacity and drive improvement.

You will gain hands-on experience with ERP systems, documentation, and standard work while developing strong problem-solving and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a degree in Quality, Engineering, Operations, or related field.
• Proficient skills in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint.
• Basic time management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication, including interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with good organization and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and evaluate current state work methods, procedures, controls, and documentation systems within manufacturing and business processes.
• Lead projects related to quality assurance, quality control, and/or quality improvement including definition, implementation, and reporting.
• Participate in root cause analysis with key stakeholders and implement corrective actions.
• Develop internal systems and tools to promote and monitor quality excellence for facility products.
• Measure and scan material/parts under the direction of Quality Engineering.
• Document, create, evaluate, and maintain procedures and standard work instructions.

Skills

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Organization

Self-motivation

Education

Pursuing a degree in Quality, Engineering, Operations, or related field

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the creation, revision, and maintenance of manufacturing processes. This includes all production shop processes and production control/order processes. Will help monitor capacity and capability within the shop.

Steffes Benefit Plan Includes:

• Competitive Low Deductible/Low Out-of-Pocket Medical Insurance Plan
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous 401K matching
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays + Paid Personal Days
• Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Mental Health & Wellbeing Resources
• Paid Military Leave
• Education Assistance Program
• Paid Paternity Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Paid Jury Duty Leave
• Employer-paid Virtual Physical Therapy Program

Core Values:

• Trust: We promote growth and long-term success by making wise decisions with trust as an essential component.
• Respect: We unleash creative talents of our diverse workforce by treating each other the way we would like to be treated.
• Teamwork: We believe people achieve much more by working together.
• Integrity: We follow through and keep our word while being open, honest, ethical, and fair.
• Safety: We view our co-workers as family members of our business and strive to ensure safety for all.
• Humility: We recognize and appreciate strengths and contributions beyond one’s self. We are modest, genuine, and authentic.

Key Responsibilities

1. Work closely with the site Quality Team to analyze and evaluate current state work methods, procedures, controls, and documentation systems within manufacturing and business processes.
2. Leads projects related to quality assurance, quality control, and/or quality improvement including project definition, selection, implementation, and reporting. Provides advice, compiles data, reviews trends, and estimates costs and results of improvement projects.
3. Participate in root cause analysis with key stakeholders and implement corrective actions in response to nonconformance reports.
4. Develop internal systems and tools to promote and monitor quality excellence for the products produced at the facility.
5. Measure and scan material/parts under the direction of Quality Engineering.
6. Document, create, evaluate, and maintain procedures and standard work instructions.
7. Conduct tool and device calibrations which includes managing tools sent to third parties.
8. Utilize the Steffes Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system for recording data related to inspections, nonconformances, and tool/device calibrations.
9. Develop and maintain production acceptance criteria.
10. Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in collaborative manner with customers, suppliers, co-workers, and management.
11. Helps company meet its Strategic, Quality and Safety objectives.
12. Other duties may be assigned.

Core Expectations

Customer Service - Demonstrate excellent customer service and display a positive attitude and behavior consistent with the Steffes Code of Conduct and Core Values.

Environmental, Health, Safety (EHS) – Perform work in compliance with EHS training and identified procedures/standard work. Report any EHS incident or concern to your supervisor immediately. Cooperate and contribute to the overall success of the EHS program.

Quality – Participate in job-specific training. Complete work as indicated by standard work, processes, and/or procedures. If your work can’t be completed as required, notify your supervisor immediately for guidance.

Conduct - Demonstrate and support the Steffes Code of Conduct.

Policies and Procedures - Demonstrate and support Steffes Policies and Procedures by:

• Using tact, sound judgement, and maintaining a professional attitude in communication and relationships with others.
• Striving to deliver the best quality in daily work.
• Promoting a positive image of Steffes and its products.
• Being timely and punctual in attendance and following all policies and procedures.

Job Requirements/Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a degree in Quality, Engineering, Operations, or related field.
• Proficient skills in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint
• Basic time management skills
• Effective verbal and written communication, including interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with good organization and planning skills

Functional & Cognitive Requirements

• This position requires walking, sitting, or standing to a significant degree.
• Must have the ability to lift 70 pounds from floor to waist, carry 50 pounds, and push and/or pull up to 100 pounds.
• Must have the ability to climb ladders and/or stairs.
• Stooping, crouching, kneeling, and bending.
• Handling, feeling, and gripping would be required for some activities.
• Visual acuity is required to inspect work completed.
• This role may be subject to internal and external environmental conditions.
• Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, make timely decisions in the context of a workflow, ability to communicate with visitors, ability to complete tasks in situations that have a speed or productivity quota.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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