Quality Engineering Intern: Data-Driven & ISO 9001 (On-Site)

DWYER INSTRUMENTS, LLC; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

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Job summary

DwyerOmega in San Marcos, CA is offering a Spring 2027 Quality Engineering Intern position on-site from January to April 2027. You will support continuous improvement by analyzing inspection processes, measuring cycle times, and helping with quality management system activities.

As an intern, you will work with quality, manufacturing, and operations teams to reduce backlogs, improve reporting accuracy, and assist with ISO 9001 audits, under guidance from the Quality Engineer.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline.
• Basic knowledge of quality principles and manufacturing processes or quality management systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications for data analysis, reporting, and documentation.
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks, follow established procedures, and work independently under guidance.
• Interest in continuous improvement, process optimization, and data-driven decision-making.
• Willingness to learn ISO 9001 requirements, internal auditing practices, and manufacturing inspection processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform time studies across inspection work centers to evaluate cycle times, workload distribution, productivity, and opportunities to improve inspection efficiency.
• Follow up on products awaiting inspection: monitor jobs and products on hold or awaiting inspection due to missing documentation, material availability, repairs, or other issues.
• Monitor inspection backlog and performance: track backlog, aging jobs, and KPIs; prepare reports identifying trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare discrepancy reports: document inspection discrepancies, organize supporting evidence, and assist with data collection and analysis for investigations and corrective actions.
• Support scrap disposition activities: assist with scrap documentation, tracking, reporting, and coordination of disposition activities.
• Support ISO 9001 audits: receive training and assist with internal audits, including evidence collection and documentation review.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Manufacturing/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

DwyerOmega in San Marcos, CA is offering a Spring 2027 Quality Engineering Intern position on-site from January to April 2027. You will support continuous improvement by analyzing inspection processes, measuring cycle times, and helping with quality management system activities.

As an intern, you will work with quality, manufacturing, and operations teams to reduce backlogs, improve reporting accuracy, and assist with ISO 9001 audits, under guidance from the Quality Engineer.