Quality Intern

Instrument Development Co; Town of Mukwonago (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Instrument Development Company is seeking a motivated Quality Intern to support the Quality team in a precision manufacturing environment. The intern will gain hands-on experience with quality systems, inspection processes, documentation control, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate is organized, eager to learn, and interested in quality, engineering, or manufacturing operations. This internship offers exposure to real-world quality activities and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience working with CNC Machines is preferred.
• Currently enrolled in or recently completed coursework in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related technical field.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inspection and verification of parts per drawings and specs.
• Support document control activities and quality records.
• Help prepare inspection reports, NCRs, and corrective actions.
• Participate in internal audits, process reviews, and improvement projects.
• Collect and analyze basic quality data to identify trends.
• Support Quality Engineers and Inspectors with daily tasks.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work area.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Quality/Engineering/Manufacturing

Tools

CNC Machines

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Instrument Development Company - Mukwonago, WI 53149

Position Type: Internship

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: First Shift

Job Category: QA - Quality Control

POSITION: Quality Intern

STATUS: Non-Exempt (hourly)

DATE REVISED: 2026

REPORTS TO: Quality Manager

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 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, 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