Quality Engineering Intern

Sky Mavis; Village of Johnson City (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gain hands-on experience

Mentorship program

Career-building and resume support

Potential full-time opportunities

Job summary

iA (Innovation Associates) in New York is seeking a Quality Engineering Intern to support the quality engineering team in improving internal and supplier quality for our pharmacy automation systems during a 10-week program. You will assist in data analysis, audits, root-cause investigations, and cross-functional collaboration to drive continuous improvement, with learning on ISO 9001 and FDA regulations.

The internship runs June 1–August 6, 2027, with mentors, real projects, and opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or related field).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.
• Familiarity with quality standards (ISO 9001, FDA regulations) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Quality engineering

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering

Job description

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?

• Gain hands-on experience
• Work on real projects with industry professionals
• Receive mentorship and build your professional network
• Get career-building and resume support
• Explore potential full-time opportunities

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
• Modular Hardware
• Sophisticated Counting and Collation Devices

Our Core Values:

• Solutions Driven
• Customer Centric
• Championing Diversity
• Empowering Ownership
• Trust Daringly

To learn more about iA’s product, people and culture visit us at iARx.com OR check us out on LinkedIn, Facebook, or YouTube!

iA 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.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.