Quality Intern: Process Improvement & AI Tools

Emerson; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a curious, collaborative, and improvement-focused Quality Intern (Spring 2027) to join our team in Knoxville, Tennessee. You will gain practical experience with quality systems, document control, auditing, supplier collaboration, inspection, and supply chain quality.

You will work alongside experienced team members while contributing ideas that help improve processes, strengthen product quality, and support our customers.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Business.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship will not be provided.
• Willingness to learn quality standards, auditing, and inspection techniques.

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 artificial intelligence could improve quality processes.
• Document findings clearly and communicate progress to relevant team members.
• Participate in continuous-improvement activities while following applicable safety, quality, and ethical requirements.

Skills

Document control

Audit skills

Quality systems

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Business

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Emerson is seeking a curious, collaborative, and improvement-focused Quality Intern (Spring 2027) to join our team in Knoxville, Tennessee. You will gain practical experience with quality systems, document control, auditing, supplier collaboration, inspection, and supply chain quality.

You will work alongside experienced team members while contributing ideas that help improve processes, strengthen product quality, and support our customers.