Quality Engineering Intern: Hands-On Testing & Prototyping

THE RADIO FLYER COMPANY; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Paid internship

Job summary

The Radio Flyer Company in Chicago, IL is seeking a Quality Engineering Intern to join our quality team. You will perform hands-on testing, process inspections, and participate in product reviews to ensure our wagons and ride-ons meet safety and durability standards.

You will work with Product Quality Engineers, design simple test fixtures in the prototype shop using CAD tools, 3D printing, and basic measurement tools, and help identify improvements while learning in a fast-growing toy company.

Qualifications

• Engineering student with a 3.0+ GPA.
• Hands-on problem solver with attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, proactive, able to work independently or in a team.
• Experience with CAD (SolidWorks) and basic fixture-building tools.
• Mechatronics experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Execute in-house mechanical and electrical testing of new product concepts and summarize findings.
• Design/create prototype fixtures and test setups in the prototype shop using 3D printing, wood, and metal materials.
• Conduct benchmarking studies and analyze results to drive improvements.
• Evaluate products returned from retail partners and identify root causes for improvements.
• Inspect inventory for order accuracy and quality issues, collaborating with engineers in the U.S. and overseas.

Skills

CAD

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Engineering student

Tools

SolidWorks

3D printing

Job description

The Radio Flyer Company in Chicago, IL is seeking a Quality Engineering Intern to join our quality team. You will perform hands-on testing, process inspections, and participate in product reviews to ensure our wagons and ride-ons meet safety and durability standards.

You will work with Product Quality Engineers, design simple test fixtures in the prototype shop using CAD tools, 3D printing, and basic measurement tools, and help identify improvements while learning in a fast-growing toy company.