Quality Intern

Donaldson Company; Dixon (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Donaldson Company is seeking a Quality Intern to gain hands-on experience in manufacturing quality systems. You will work alongside quality and engineering professionals to improve processes, support APQP activities, and ensure documentation meets quality requirements.

Qualified candidates are enrolled undergrad students in engineering or business, with strong MS Office skills and a GPA of 3.0 or higher. This on-site internship at the Dixon, IL facility offers practical exposure to quality

Qualifications

• Must be an enrolled undergraduate pursuing a degree in engineering or business administration.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Minimum GPA 3.0 (4.0 scale).
• Interest in manufacturing, quality, engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist with APQP activities including Risk Identification (FMEA).
• Assist in risk elimination (Quality Control plan).
• Support ISIR approvals and other PPAP functions.
• Monitor Product Yield; assist with defect management, scrap, and corrective actions.
• Conduct Layered Audits and process/product audits.
• Provide guidance to inspectors and support rework process design.
• Prepare and help submit monthly quality reports.
• Contribute to problem-solving within the Quality organization.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Communication skills

Organized & detail-oriented

Quality mindset

Manufacturing interest

Education

Undergraduate student (engineering or business)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Donaldson is committed to solving the world's most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities.

The Quality Intern will gain practical experience in manufacturing quality systems by working alongside quality and engineering professionals to improve processes, support APQP activities, and ensure product and process documentation meets quality requirements.

The Donaldson internship program provides innovative students with meaningful, hands-on experience in a collaborative industry environment. Through real-world projects, mentorship, and development opportunities, we aim to support career growth and build a talent pipeline aligned with our values and goals.

Qualified candidates must be able to work an on-site schedule at our Dixon, IL facility.

Role Responsibilities:

• Conduct APQP: Risk Identification (FMEA)
• Conduct Risk Elimination (Quality Control plan)
• Conduct ISIR approvals and other PPAP functions
• Responsible for Product Yield: Defect Management (Closing; Actions; Scrap; Code Red; Analysis etc)
• Conduct Layered Audits
• Conduct process audits and Product Audits
• Provide Inspector guidance
• Responsible for rework process design
• Ensure monthly reports are compiled and submitted
• Responsible for problem-solving within Quality

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled undergraduate in an accredited degreed program pursuing a major in engineering or business administration.
• Must be U.S. persons (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee) as this position requires use of information which is subject to export controls.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Interest in pursuing a career in manufacturing, quality, engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3.0 out of 4.0 cumulative GPA.

Relocation:

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Hourly Pay Rate

Hourly Pay Rate: $20.00 - 28.00, depending on projected undergraduate graduation date, educational degree in progress and major of study upon time of hire.

This position is overtime eligible as per state and federal regulations.

Employee benefits are part of the total rewards package that Donaldson Company, Inc. provides to you. Our benefits program includes retirement plan (401k), paid time away - sick and safe time (MN only), and the employee assistance program.

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available

• Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, etc.).

• Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

• International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability and Veterans

Employment opportunities for positions in the United States may require use of information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States.

Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.