Quality & Process Improvement Intern (Lean Six Sigma)

Solar Turbines Incorporated; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Relocation assistance

Medical coverage

PTO

Job summary

Solar Turbines Incorporated invites applications for the 2027 Quality & Process Improvement Internship. The role supports continuous improvement initiatives, analyzes data, and helps standardize processes across engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, IT, and operations.

Under guidance from senior professionals, you will develop visualizations, participate in cross-functional teams, and contribute to enterprise initiatives aimed at improving quality and process effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Business Analytics, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Quality Management, or related field.
• Master's degree is a plus with focus on Quality, Operational Excellence, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Data Analytics.

Responsibilities

• Supports continuous improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Assists in root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality/process issues.
• Develops dashboards and reports to monitor process and quality performance.
• Translates data into actionable recommendations for leadership.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams including engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, IT, and operations.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Data Analytics

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Excel

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Industrial Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering / Business Analytics

GPA 2.8+

Quality/Operational Excellence focus (advantage)

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Minitab

JMP

Job description

Solar Turbines Incorporated invites applications for the 2027 Quality & Process Improvement Internship. The role supports continuous improvement initiatives, analyzes data, and helps standardize processes across engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, IT, and operations.

Under guidance from senior professionals, you will develop visualizations, participate in cross-functional teams, and contribute to enterprise initiatives aimed at improving quality and process effectiveness.