Quality Engineering Intern: Hands-On Inspector & Analyst

Wasatch Property Management, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Blendtec is seeking a quality assurance intern to support inspections of components and finished goods in our manufacturing environment. You will read engineering drawings, apply GD&T, use measurement tools, and document results.

You will participate in root cause analysis, assist with corrective actions, and help maintain BOMs, work instructions, and quality documentation. Collaboration with production and engineering teams will help you learn continuous improvement practices.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in manufacturing or quality engineering.
• Interest in manufacturing quality and hands-on work.
• Ability to interpret drawings and apply to inspection decisions.
• Detail-oriented with analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Basic proficiency in Excel and standard software tools.
• Familiarity with quality tools (5 Whys, FMEA, SPC) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of components and finished goods (incoming, in-process, final).
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, prints, and GD&T.
• Document inspection results and maintain records.
• Assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions (5 Whys).
• Participate in failure analysis and product teardowns.
• Collect and analyze quality data to identify trends.
• Conduct finished product audits and report non-conformities.
• Support supplier quality through issue communication and vendor follow-up.
• Help maintain BOMs, work instructions, inspection criteria, and quality docs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering on process/quality improvements.
• Provide basic measurement and cosmetic inspection training.
• Participate in training on quality systems and industry standards.

Skills

Interpret engineering drawings

GD&T interpretation

Inspection tooling usage

Detail-oriented

Verbal & written communication

Teamwork & independence

Basic Excel

Education

Currently pursuing a degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Quality Engineering, or related field

Tools

Quality tools (5 Whys, FMEA, SPC)

Job description

Blendtec is seeking a quality assurance intern to support inspections of components and finished goods in our manufacturing environment. You will read engineering drawings, apply GD&T, use measurement tools, and document results.

You will participate in root cause analysis, assist with corrective actions, and help maintain BOMs, work instructions, and quality documentation. Collaboration with production and engineering teams will help you learn continuous improvement practices.