Quality Engineering Intern: Root-Cause & Process Improvement

Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc. is seeking a motivated engineering student intern to support quality and test engineering activities on a large manufacturing campus in Wisconsin.

This role emphasizes learning high‑value processes, data‑driven problem solving, and teamwork with cross‑functional engineering groups. You will contribute to non-conformance analysis, root cause exploration, and the development of process improvements while gaining hands-on experience with manufacturing concepts and basic

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering (Sophomore or Junior).
• Has completed courses in Engineering Fundamentals.
• Experience or exposure to a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Generate weekly summaries of non-conformance and defect data.
• Learn and lead root-cause analysis to reduce manufacturing non-conformances and defects.
• Support Quality Engineers and Test Engineers in daily activities.
• Develop knowledge of quality and test engineering.
• Develop and build Quality into processes and operations.
• Administer part sales orders and develop part sales quotes.
• Review and determine action plan for transformer warranty issues.

Skills

Communication

MS Office

C++

Manufacturing basics

Teamwork

Education

Engineering degree (Bachelors)

Engineering fundamentals coursework

Job description

Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc. is seeking a motivated engineering student intern to support quality and test engineering activities on a large manufacturing campus in Wisconsin.

This role emphasizes learning high‑value processes, data‑driven problem solving, and teamwork with cross‑functional engineering groups. You will contribute to non-conformance analysis, root cause exploration, and the development of process improvements while gaining hands-on experience with manufacturing concepts and basic