Quality Intern Summer 2027

Bosch; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

HydraForce is hiring for a Summer 2027 internship to develop future engineering resources within our Quality Engineering group. You will support inspection labs, SQE, QE and Warranty, participate in continuous improvement, and gain hands-on experience with hydraulic testing and data analysis.

The program emphasizes learning through increasing technical complexity, with the aim of preparing you to step into an entry-level engineering role after graduation.

Qualifications

• Committed to an engineering college undergraduate or a graduate program.
• A minimum of 3.0 GPA.
• Coursework and/or experience in statistical analysis; lean tools preferred.
• Coursework and/or experience in measurement systems preferred.
• Basic experience in 3D modeling; CNC programming is a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills are required; MiniTab is preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently as well as in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in continuous improvement projects.
• Day to day support activities including inspection, sorting, fixture design, assembly.
• Assist in measurement system analysis on various gauges.
• Use Six Sigma and Lean tools to analyze and solve problems.
• Perform hydraulic testing for failure analysis.
• Assist with valve and/or test stand troubleshooting.
• Assemble/disassemble hydraulic valves and manifolds for failure analysis.
• Read/analyze hydraulic prints.
• Assist Supplier Quality Engineers with reviews of supplier performance data and supplier change requests.
• Review returned material and verify customer complaints through root cause analysis.
• Assist in maintaining the Supplier Corrective Action database.
• Assist with test data entry and collection, and statistical analysis.
• Create and modify systems that track metrics.
• Create, improve documentation such as control plans, FMEAs, WI, and process flows.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Communication

Teamwork

Statistical analysis

Independent work

Education

Engineering undergrad or grad program

GPA 3.0

Tools

MiniTab

3D Modeling

CNC Programming

Job description

Your tasks

We are hiring for Summer of 2027!

The goal of HydraForce's internship program is to develop future engineering resources for our organization while providing support to our Quality Engineering group (Inspection Labs, SQE, QE and Warranty). We structure the engineering internship to allow candidates the opportunity to develop knowledge and skill-sets unique to our industry. Project tasks reflect an increasing level of technical complexity based on demonstrated proficiency and success on prior assignments. Although there is no guarantee of employment, it is our goal to have our interns fully capable of stepping into an entry-level engineering position upon graduation.

Supporting Job Elements:

• Assist in continuous improvement projects
• Day to day support activities but not limited to inspection, sorting, fixture design, assembly
• Assist in measurement system analysis on various gauges
• Use tools and techniques from Six Sigma, Lean, to analyze and solve problems
• Perform hydraulic testing for failure analysis
• Assist with valve and/or test stand troubleshooting
• Assemble/disassemble hydraulic valves and manifolds for failure analysis
• Read/analyze hydraulic prints
• Assist Supplier Quality Engineers with reviews of supplier performance data, in evaluation and validation of supplier change requests along with driving improvements in suppliers delivered quality for both new product and existing products
• Review returned material and verifies customer complaints through root cause analysis
• Assist in maintaining the Supplier Corrective action database
• Assist with test data entry and collection, and statistical analysis
• Create and modify existing systems that track our metrics
• Create, improve on documentation such as control plans, FMEAs, WI, and process flows

Internship Dates:

June 2, 2027-August 6, 2027

Your profile

• Committed to an engineering college undergraduate or a graduate program
• A minimum of 3.0 GPA
• Coursework and/or experience in statistical analysis, lean tools-preferred
• Coursework and/or experience in measurement systems-preferred
• Basic experience in 3D modeling; CNC programming is a plus
• Advanced Excel skills- must; MiniTab is preferred
• Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work independently as well as in a team environment

Majors Desired:

Industrial Engineering / Mechanical Engineering

Contact & additional information

The US base hourly range for this position will be in between $18- $24 depending on the credits accumulated for the undergraduate students. Your Recruiter can share more details about the specific hourly range during the interview process.

Must Have:

• Must have US work authorization. This position is NOT open for International Assignments( OPT/CPT Candidates)
• Indefinite U.S work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization is not available.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans.