Quality Engineering Intern

Lindsay Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lindsay Corporation is a global manufacturing company seeking a Quality Engineering Intern to gain hands-on experience supporting quality, manufacturing, and engineering functions within a worldwide organization.

The intern will work with Quality Engineers and Technicians on audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement efforts, and will lead an individual project presented to leadership, gaining exposure to Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations teams.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical or related engineering field.
• Strong interest in manufacturing, quality engineering, and problem solving.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Solid understanding of analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn Lindsay products, manufacturing processes, and quality management practices.
• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections using standard tools and CMM where applicable.
• Assist with corrective actions, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, and BOMs to understand product requirements.
• Support process evaluations, manufacturing troubleshooting, and engineering changes.
• Participate in new product introductions and product improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations teams on projects.
• Collect, analyze, and communicate data to support quality and process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Related engineering field

Tools

SolidWorks

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

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Lindsay Corporation is a global company, headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, focused on providing irrigation and infrastructure solutions to meet the needs of a growing population. As one of the world's leading providers of irrigation and water management, its Zimmatic systems are operating in more than 90 countries. Lindsay Corporation's infrastructure division offers a wide range of products that aid in roadway maintenance and transportation safety. Since 1955, Lindsay Corporation has been at the forefront of research and development of products and services designed to meet the needs of a constantly evolving world.

What makes Lindsay unique?

• Committed to sustainable practices to save energy and use fewer resources daily
• Dedicated to innovation to achieve growth through advanced technology
• Locations across the US and internationally
• Teamwork, employee appreciation, stable career path, and growth opportunities

Position Description

Lindsay Corporation is hiring a Quality Engineering Intern to join our team. This internship provides a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience supporting quality, manufacturing, and engineering functions within a global manufacturing organization.

The Quality Engineering Intern will work alongside Quality Engineers and Quality Technicians to support manufacturing quality initiatives, product and process audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement efforts. This role is ideal for students interested in manufacturing, engineering, quality systems, and problem solving. Interns will gain valuable exposure to Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations teams while learning how products are designed, manufactured, and continuously improved.

This internship provides broad exposure to quality engineering and manufacturing operations through hands‑on involvement in inspections, process evaluations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives. The intern will also lead an individual quality or process improvement project and present the results to leadership at the conclusion of the internship.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Learn Lindsay products, manufacturing processes, engineering systems, and quality management practices.
• Perform incoming, in-process, and final product inspections using standard measurement equipment, vision systems, and coordinate measuring machine (CMM) equipment.
• Assist with corrective actions, containment activities, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement projects.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, bills of material, and manufacturing documentation to understand product requirements.
• Support process evaluations, workflow improvements, manufacturing troubleshooting, and engineering change implementation activities.
• Participate in new product introductions, product improvement initiatives, and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations teams on quality-related projects and initiatives.
• Collect, analyze, and communicate data to support quality and process improvement efforts.
• Lead a quality or process improvement project from initiation through implementation and final presentation to leadership.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• Strong interest in manufacturing, quality engineering, continuous improvement, and problem solving.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Experience with SolidWorks is preferred.

The Lindsay Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Nearest Major Market: Lincoln

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