Quality Intern: Process Improvement & Data-Driven QA

Parker Hannifin; Lakeview (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is offering a Quality Intern role to support process improvement, issue investigations, and documentation review within a regulated manufacturing environment. This internship provides hands-on exposure to quality systems, root cause analysis, standardization, and continuous improvement.

You will collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, Injection Molding, and Supply Chain teams to review quality records, assist with corrective actions, and help establish standardized work and

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in an Engineering, Quality Assurance or related technical discipline.
• Interest in manufacturing quality, supplier quality, and process improvement.
• Prior internship, co-op, or project experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist with correction of errors in quality systems and support maintenance of accurate quality records.
• Investigate quality issues related to parts on hold and help identify appropriate corrective actions.
• Coordinate with plastic suppliers to arrange training related to mold setup practices.
• Review shop floor standard work and support development of a standardized system for each manufacturing cell.
• Partner with Injection Molding to help establish processing parameters for parts that do not currently have setup sheets.
• Review quality documents to identify issues that can be corrected or resolved through document updates and process improvements.
• Analyze PFMEAs to identify opportunities for improvement in risk reduction, process control, and documentation effectiveness.
• Conduct investigations into supplier-related issues and support follow-up actions as needed.
• Identify cost savings opportunities related to quality, process efficiency, scrap reduction, or improved controls.
• Review receiving inspection activities to identify potential dock-to-stock candidates based on risk, history, and process capability.
• Support general continuous improvement initiatives and other quality-related assignments as directed

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Attention to detail

Review quality records

Written and verbal communication

Microsoft Excel

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or QA

Job description

Parker Hannifin is offering a Quality Intern role to support process improvement, issue investigations, and documentation review within a regulated manufacturing environment. This internship provides hands-on exposure to quality systems, root cause analysis, standardization, and continuous improvement.

You will collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, Injection Molding, and Supply Chain teams to review quality records, assist with corrective actions, and help establish standardized work and