Quality Engineering Intern

IRP Medical; San Clemente (CA); On-site; USD 60,174,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Job summary

IRP Medical in San Clemente, CA is seeking a Quality Engineering Intern to gain hands-on experience in a manufacturing and quality-focused environment. You will be exposed to Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Engineering, and Continuous Improvement activities supporting aerospace and industrial production operations.

This 12–16 week internship runs 20–40 hours per week and is open to students pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering, or related fields.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 0–2 years of engineering, quality, or manufacturing experience (internships, projects, or lab work acceptable).

Responsibilities

• Support QA inspections, testing, documentation updates, and data collection.
• Review quality records, nonconformance reports, and CAPA.
• Perform basic dimensional inspections and support measurement systems.
• Assist in process validation, first article documentation, and troubleshooting.
• Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities.
• Help maintain quality documents, work instructions, and databases.
• Support cross-functional Manufacturing, Quality, and Design Engineering teams.
• Learn daily operations and participate in hands-on production tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow established processes

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

CAD basics

Metrology tools

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CAD basics

Metrology tools

Statistical analysis

Job description

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Quality Engineering Intern

Full Time San Clemente, CA, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1950

Salary Range: $21.00 To $25.00 Hourly

IRP Med is seeking a Quality & Engineering Intern who is currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, an engineering program and is looking to gain hands‑on experience in a manufacturing and quality‑focused environment. This internship provides exposure to Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Engineering, and Continuous Improvement activities supporting our aerospace and industrial production operations.

This internship runs Tuesday, 09/08/26 – end of December (12-16 weeks) and requires 20–40 hours per week.

Job Responsibilities:

Support Quality Assurance activities such as inspection, testing, documentation updates, and data collection.

Assist in reviewing quality records, nonconformance reports, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).

Perform basic dimensional inspections and support measurement system activities under supervision.

Assist Engineering and Quality teams with process validation, first article documentation, and production troubleshooting.

Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., 5S, lean activities, process mapping).

Help maintain and update quality documents, work instructions, and databases.

Support cross-functional Manufacturing, Quality, and Design Engineering teams as needed.

Learn daily operations and participate in hands‑on tasks related to production and quality processes.

Other engineering/quality assignments as required.

Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance is required.

Job Specifications:

Education

High school diploma/GED required.

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in:

Mechanical Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Or a related technical discipline

Experience

0–2 years of engineering, quality, or manufacturing experience (internships, projects, or lab work acceptable).

Skills

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Ability to follow established processes and solve straightforward problems.

Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams.

Basic understanding of engineering principles, manufacturing processes, or quality concepts preferred.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Experience with CAD, basic metrology tools, or statistical analysis is a plus but not required.

IRP Med is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to complete the application process may contact Human Resources.

This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Employment is contingent upon the applicant being a “U.S. person” as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15), which includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees, as required by U.S. export control laws.