Quality Engineering Intern: Hands-On & Data-Driven

Penn Engineering Corp; Danboro (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

PennEngineering in Danboro, PA invites motivated students to join its 2027 intern program. Over 10–12 weeks you’ll gain hands-on experience, work with mentors, and contribute to manufacturing, operations, or technology development.

You will support quality engineers, assist with inspections and CAPA activities, and learn Lean and Six Sigma methods while building a professional network and preparing for a future in engineering.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Interest in manufacturing, process improvement, and quality assurance.
• Familiarity with measurement analysis and data collection.
• Basic understanding of engineering drawings and manufacturing processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support quality engineers in production, quality, and process improvement.
• Assist with quality inspections, data collection, and measurement analysis.
• Participate in root cause investigations and CAPA activities.
• Help maintain quality documentation, procedures, control plans, and work instructions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to implement process improvements.
• Conduct statistical analysis of quality metrics and report trends.
• Support internal audits and preparation for audits.
• Learn Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to solve problems and optimize processes.
• Work on special projects assigned by quality leadership, with an emphasis on learning and practical application.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Excel

Statistical tools

Job description

PennEngineering in Danboro, PA invites motivated students to join its 2027 intern program. Over 10–12 weeks you’ll gain hands-on experience, work with mentors, and contribute to manufacturing, operations, or technology development.

You will support quality engineers, assist with inspections and CAPA activities, and learn Lean and Six Sigma methods while building a professional network and preparing for a future in engineering.