Quality Intern

USA Donaldson Company Inc.; Nebraska; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Donaldson Company, Inc. invites motivated students to join our on-site Quality Intern program at our Dixon, IL facility.

You will work with quality and engineering professionals to improve processes, support APQP activities, and ensure product and process documentation meets quality requirements. The program offers real-world projects, mentorship, and development opportunities to help you grow in manufacturing, quality, and engineering.

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.

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.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Undergraduate student in engineering or business administration

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

$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

Employee benefits are part of the total rewards package that Donaldson Company, Inc. provides to you.

• retirement plan (401k)
• paid time away – sick and safe time (MN only)
• 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

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.

Donaldson Company helps solve some of the world's most complex filtration and contamination control challenges, and is one of the largest global providers of unique filtration technologies and high‑quality filters and parts. Our filtration technologies and products are used every day, in a variety of industries and environments, including aerospace, agriculture, construction, food and beverage, manufacturing, mining, power generation, transportation and many more. Key to our success, our 14,000 employees support customers at sales, manufacturing and distribution centers from over 140 locations on six continents. The filtration market continues to grow. Customers' needs for filtration solutions continue to evolve. And the opportunities for our products and our people continue to expand. Learn more at www.donaldson.com.