Quality Intern: AI-Enabled Process Improvement

Emerson Electric Co; Knoxville, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson Electric Co. seeks a curious Quality Intern (Summer 2027) in Knoxville, TN. You’ll gain hands-on experience with quality systems, document control, audits, supplier collaboration, inspection, and supply chain quality.

You will explore how AI and emerging tools can enhance processes, while collaborating with experienced teammates to strengthen product quality and support customers.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship not provided.

Responsibilities

• Support document-control activities by revising, reviewing, and publishing new or updated documents.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen document-control and audit-related processes.
• Learn applicable management system standards and evaluate processes and procedures for potential improvement.
• Develop auditing skills and assist with internal process audits.
• Collaborate with suppliers to address quality concerns identified during manufacturing.
• Partner with the distribution center to help resolve supply chain quality issues.
• Learn inspection methods and provide inspection support when needed.
• Explore and recommend practical ways AI could improve quality processes.
• Document findings clearly and communicate progress to relevant team members.
• Participate in continuous-improvement activities while following safety, quality, and ethical requirements.

Skills

Document control

Auditing

Collaborat ion

Data analytics

Quality systems

Inspection methods

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Business

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Emerson Electric Co. seeks a curious Quality Intern (Summer 2027) in Knoxville, TN. You’ll gain hands-on experience with quality systems, document control, audits, supplier collaboration, inspection, and supply chain quality.

You will explore how AI and emerging tools can enhance processes, while collaborating with experienced teammates to strengthen product quality and support customers.