Quality Intern

WEG Company; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Electric Machinery Company, a division of WEG Electric Corp., in Minneapolis, MN, is seeking a Quality Intern to support the Quality and Continuous Improvement department. You will assist with analysis of manufacturing processes and quality systems and present a final project showing the value added during the internship.

The role involves collaboration with CI leaders, shop floor engagement, and participation in Kaizen events to drive practical improvements.

Qualifications

• GPA 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale).
• Pursuing BS/MS in Industrial or Quality Engineering/Management at an accredited college/university.
• Coursework in Total Quality Management, Lean Manufacturing/Enterprise, Value Stream Mapping, Manufacturing Flow Analysis & Layout, and Operations Planning and Control preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification is a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Power BI).
• Experience with CAD software for 2D layouts or 3D drawings (AutoCAD, Creo or SolidWorks).
• Energetic, organized self-starter; able to manage multiple priorities with mentor guidance.
• Strong written and verbal communication and people skills.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, and draw valid conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Work with Lean CI program manager and manufacturing leaders to identify inefficiencies and improve productivity.
• Engage directly with shop floor employees to identify problems and opportunities.
• Participate in Kaizen events and lead small projects to develop and implement solutions.
• Perform related activities as directed by CI Manager.

Skills

GPA 3.0+

Industrial Engineering

Quality Engineering

Lean Six Sigma

Power BI

CAD Software

MS Office

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

BS in Industrial Engineering

MS in Quality Engineering or Management

Tools

AutoCAD

Creo

SolidWorks

Power BI

MS Office

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

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