Quality Intern

WEG Electric Corp. (USA); Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Electric Machinery Company, a Division Of WEG Electric Corp. in Minneapolis, MN seeks a Quality Intern to assist the Quality and Continuous Improvement teams. You will gain hands-on experience analyzing manufacturing processes, mapping value streams, and implementing layout improvements.

The role emphasizes Kaizen, shop-floor engagement, and data-driven problem solving. Ideal candidates are full‑time students pursuing BS or MS in Industrial/Quality Engineering/Management with 3.0+ GPA and Lean

Qualifications

• GPA 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale.
• Pursuing BS (junior status or higher) or MS in Industrial or Quality Engineering/Management.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification is a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Power BI).

Responsibilities

• Identify and address process inefficiencies with Lean CI team.
• Engage with shop floor employees to find improvement opportunities.
• Participate in Kaizen events and lead small improvement projects.
• Support development and presentation of improvement results.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Power BI

CAD software

MS Office

Data analysis

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

BS in Industrial/Quality Engineering/Management

MS in Industrial/Quality Engineering/Management

Tools

AutoCAD

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

Electric Machinery Company. a Division Of WEG Electric Corp.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Position: Quality Intern
Department: Quality and Continuous Improvement
Primary Objective Of Position
Assist and support Quality and Continuous Improvement initiatives. Gain valuable hands‑on experience with analysis and improvement of manufacturing processes and quality systems. Projects and activities include workplace organization, bottleneck analysis, Kaizen, process mapping and continuous flow/layout improvements. The Quality Intern will identify and present a final project at the end of their internship to illustrate how the Intern contributed value to Electric Machinery Company.
Major Areas Of Accountability
Work with the Lean Continuous Improvement Program Manager, Quality Department and manufacturing leaders to identify and address process inefficiencies, improve productivity and decrease non value‑added activity.
Engage directly with shop floor employees to identify problems/gaps and continuous improvement opportunities.
Participate in Kaizen events and lead small projects with key players to develop and implement solutions.
Perform other activities related to the ones above as required by the Quality and Continuous Improvement Manager and/or Lean Continuous Improvement Program Manager.
Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
>3.0 cumulative overall GPA or better (on a 4.0 scale).
Currently a full‑time student pursuing a BS (junior status or higher) or MS degree for Industrial or Quality Engineering/Management, from an accredited college or university. Coursework in Total Quality Management, Lean Manufacturing/Enterprise, Value Stream Mapping, Manufacturing Flow Analysis & Layout, and Operations Planning and Control is preferred.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification is a plus.
Proficient with using Microsoft Office products (plus Power BI).
Experience with CAD software for creating 2D layouts or 3D drawings (AutoCAD, Creo or SolidWorks).
Energetic, enthusiastic self‑starter; able to organize and pursue broad objectives under the guidance of a mentor; ability to manage multiple and changing priorities.
Solid written and verbal communication skills.
Strong people skills and the ability to engage with both shop floor and office personnel.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Resourceful and innovative in finding solutions to ambiguous problems.
Salary
Starting at $21.00 to $22.50 per hour