Quality Intern

Instrument Development Company Llc; Town of Mukwonago (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Instrument Development Company Llc in Mukwonago, WI is offering a Quality Intern internship to support the Quality team in a precision manufacturing setting. You will gain hands-on experience with quality systems, inspection processes, documentation control, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and pursuing a degree in Quality, Engineering, or Manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with a variety of CNC machines is required.
• Currently enrolled in or recently completed coursework in quality, engineering, manufacturing, or a related technical field.
• High school seniors or technical college students with interest in manufacturing quality are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inspection and verification of parts and assemblies per drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Support document control activities, including updating, organizing, and maintaining quality records and procedures.
• Help prepare and review quality documentation such as inspection reports, NCRs, and corrective actions.
• Participate in internal audits, process reviews, and continuous improvement projects.
• Collect and analyze basic quality data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Support Quality Engineers and Inspectors with day-to-day quality tasks and projects.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Reading engineering drawings

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Quality/Engineering/Manufacturing/Industrial Technology or related field

Tools

CNC Machines

Quality systems

Documentation control

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Mukwonago, WI 53149Position Type: InternshipTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: First ShiftJob Category: QA - Quality ControlPOSITION: Quality Intern STATUS: Non-Exempt (hourly)

REPORTS TO: Quality Manager DATE REVISED: 2026

DIRECT REPORTS: None LOCATION: Mukwonago, WI

POSITION SUMMARY:

IDC is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Quality Intern to support our Quality team in a precision manufacturing environment. This internship provides hands‑on experience with quality systems, inspection processes, documentation control, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, organized, and interested in quality, engineering, or manufacturing operations.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBITIES:

• Assist with inspection and verification of parts and assemblies per drawings, specifications, and work instructions
• Support document control activities, including updating, organizing, and maintaining quality records and procedures
• Help prepare and review quality documentation such as inspection reports, nonconformance reports (NCRs), and corrective actions
• Participate in internal audits, process reviews, and continuous improvement projects
• Collect and analyze basic quality data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Support Quality Engineers and Inspectors with day‑to‑day quality tasks and projects
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work environment

QualificationsDESIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Currently pursuing an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related field Minimum: hands‑on experience working with a variety of CNC Machines
• Currently enrolled in or recently completed coursework in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field
• High school seniors or technical college students with an interest in manufacturing quality are encouraged to apply

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Currently pursuing or recently completed an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related field
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and quality concepts preferred
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings is a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Strong communication skills and willingness to ask questions and learn
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team