Quality - Non Technical Intern

Avancez; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Voltava is seeking a Quality Intern to support quality initiatives and plant operations at our Arlington, TX facility. You will work with Quality and cross‑functional teams to investigate issues, track tasks, and help implement corrective actions while applying academic knowledge to real-world manufacturing challenges.

You will develop skills in problem-solving, data analysis, communication, and project management while contributing to continuous improvement across shifts and projects.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university.
• Minimum of one year or equivalent in an accredited college pursuing a bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Support quality initiatives and plant operations in a manufacturing environment.
• Investigate quality issues and assist with root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Monitor quality concerns across shifts and communicate findings and status updates.
• Assist data collection, analysis, reporting, and documentation related to quality performance.
• Participate in team meetings and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Self-motivated

Problem-solving

Communication

Organized

Multitasking

Education

Enrolled in accredited university

Pursuing bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

QUALITY NON-TECHNICAL INTERN

About Voltava:

At Voltava, people power everything we do. We are a premier global manufacturing and assembly partner formed through the combination of Detroit Manufacturing Systems, Android Industries, and Avancez with approximately 5,400 Team Members across 21 facilities worldwide. Our vibrant, collaborative, and people-focused culture is the foundation for everything we deliver, from complex module assembly and sequencing to contract manufacturing, supply chain, automation, and tooling and equipment design for OEM customers across the automotive, industrial, e-mobility, heavy truck, defense and technology sectors. Kinetyc, our scalable contract manufacturing arm based in Wixom, Michigan, expands our capabilities and capacity to support customers across a range of industries. Together, we are Building A Better Everything.

About the Role:

As a Quality Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting quality initiatives and plant operations in a manufacturing environment. You will work alongside Quality and cross-functional teams to investigate quality issues, identify potential root causes, and support corrective actions and continuous improvement efforts. This role provides an opportunity to apply your academic knowledge to real-world manufacturing challenges while developing skills in problem-solving, data analysis, communication, and project management. You will help monitor quality concerns across shifts, follow up on open issues, communicate findings and status updates, and support plant-specific quality projects and assignments.

What You Will Do:

• Support the Quality team with daily quality activities, plant objectives, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist cross-functional teams in investigating quality issues identified during production shifts.
• Follow up on quality concerns identified during previous shifts to ensure appropriate actions are completed.
• Help identify, document, and communicate actual and potential quality issues.
• Support root-cause investigations and corrective action activities.
• Track assigned tasks, projects, and action items to ensure timely completion.
• Communicate project and issue status to Quality and other cross-functional team members.
• Assist with data collection, analysis, reporting, and documentation related to quality performance.
• Participate in team meetings and quality improvement activities.
• Support additional plant-specific quality projects and assignments as needed.

What You Need To Be Successful:

• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to approach challenges creatively and logically.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including effective verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong analytical and follow-through skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs.
• Comfortable working collaboratively with employees and teams across a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Available to work approximately 40 hours per week, with flexibility to accommodate the qualified candidate's academic schedule and availability.

Education:

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university
• Minimum of one year or equivalent in an accredited college pursuing a bachelor’s degree

Travel: None

What We Offer:

We believe our team members are our greatest investment, which is why we offer a competitive total rewards package designed to support you at every stage of your career and life. Our benefits may include comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings programs with employer contributions, tuition reimbursement, paid time off and holidays, employee assistance resources, and additional wellness programs and benefits designed to support your health, financial well‑being, professional growth, and overall quality of life.

Our Core Values:

• Respect: We create belonging by bringing out the best in each other.
• Integrity: We earn trust through every interaction.
• Courage: We show up fully even when it would be easier not to.
• Impact: We strengthen the people and places around us.

Together, we are Building A Better Everything.

Voltava is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining talented individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. At Voltava, employment decisions are based on qualifications, skills, experience, and business needs. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce strengthens our ability to innovate, serve our customers, and achieve our goals.

Accessibility and Accommodations

Voltava is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and during employment. If you require assistance or an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact [e-mail]. Requests for accommodation will be reviewed and considered in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.