Quality Engineering Intern

Innovation Associates, Inc.; Village of Johnson City (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Career networking

Project work on real systems

Job summary

Innovation Associates, Inc. in Johnson City, NY is seeking a Quality Engineering Intern to support the quality team in managing internal and supplier quality aligned with our manufacturing requirements.

The 10-week internship runs from June 1, 2027 to August 6, 2027, offering hands-on experience in data analysis, audits, root cause investigation, and continuous improvement across cross-functional partners within a regulated pharmacy automation environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or related field).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and FDA regulations is a plus.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluating and monitoring internal and supplier quality performance through data analysis and reporting.
• Support audits and inspections to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Help investigate quality issues and participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in documenting and tracking quality metrics for internal and supplier quality.

Skills

Quality engineering

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering

Job description

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Quality Engineering Intern

Johnson City, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2074

The Role:

As a Quality Engineering Intern, you will support the quality engineering team in managing and improving internal and supplier quality to meet our stringent manufacturing requirements. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and manufacturing partners to help drive quality improvements that directly impact the production of our pharmacy automation systems.

The iA Intern Program is a 10-week summer internship, running from, Tuesday June 1, 2027, through Friday, August 6, 2027.

What You'll Do:

• Assist in evaluating and monitoring internal and supplier quality performance through data analysis and reporting.
• Support internal and supplier audits and inspections to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Help investigate internal and supplier-related quality issues and participate in root cause analysis and corrective action plans.
• Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support documentation and tracking of quality metrics related to internal and supplier quality.
• Participate in project teams focused on enhancing quality processes within the 10-week internship timeframe.

What You’ll Learn:

• Practical application of quality engineering principles across internal manufacturing and supplier quality in a regulated environment.
• How internal and supplier quality impact overall product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
• Tools and techniques for quality data analysis, root cause investigation, and corrective action.
• Cross-functional collaboration and communication skills with internal teams and suppliers.

Who you are:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or related field).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Detail-oriented with an interest in quality engineering and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001, FDA regulations) is a plus.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. Employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Compensation:

The estimated hourly rate range for this position is $18.00 to $26.00 per hour, though a candidate's hourly rate shall be determined on a range of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications and experience.

What are the perks?

• Work on real projects with industry professionals
• Receive mentorship and build your professional network
• Get career-building and resume support

More about iA:

iA® (Innovation Associates®) is a pharmacy fulfillment company that provides an integrated platform of capabilities to support Centralized and Community Pharmacy Fulfillment Solutions. With over 30 years of experience in the pharmacy fulfillment business, we have developed and implemented a suite of automation and software solutions that help deliver quick and sustainable business results. Our integrated Pharmacy Fulfillment Platform enables scalable solutions that helps run the prescription fulfillment process from prescription acceptance to delivery, supporting dynamic design flexibility to service pharmacies in a variety of volumes and settings. Our solutions improve workflow, and increase efficiency, while enabling more time for pharmacists to focus on their patients. iA works with pharmacy providers in the Commercial, Health Systems, Government, and Mail Order/eCommerce markets. iA can help customers transform their pharmacy. For more information, visit iARx.com .

Our Mission:We partner with providers to transform pharmacy through our leading-edge software enabled fulfillment technology and partners to deepen the patient-pharmacist relationship, enhancing patient safety and choice while increasing operational efficiency. iA empowers pharmacists to focus on patient care. iA can run the prescription fulfillment process from start to finish, helping pharmacies manage fulfillment and inventory to help lower costs, improve efficiency, increase safety, and provide comprehensive Rx tracking and real-time support.

Our Products:

• Software
• Sophisticated Counting and Collation Devices

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