Student Engineer: Quality & Lean Manufacturing

Wilson Sporting Goods Co.; Sparta (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay $17/hour

Educational assistance

Paid holidays

Flexible scheduling

Product discounts

Job summary

Wilson Sporting Goods Co. in Sparta, TN is seeking Student Associates to support Quality and Manufacturing Engineering.

You will gain hands-on experience in process improvement, data analysis, and production support across multiple departments, applying engineering and quality principles. The role emphasizes lean tools, standard work, and collaboration with process owners to develop instructions and improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• Pursuing degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Enrolled in engineering, quality, or manufacturing program.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Able to read a tape measure to 1/8 inch.
• Comfortable with data and software tools (Excel, CAD).

Responsibilities

• Analyze internal scrap and external return data to identify trends and root causes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions and improve product quality.
• Investigate defects in stock and sublimation products and support resolution efforts.
• Assist in validating incoming materials through lab testing (e.g., abrasion, wash tests).
• Support color measurement and tolerance analysis for uniform and clothing standards.
• Document standard work processes and assist in developing formal training programs.
• Conduct time studies to identify value-added and non-value-added tasks.
• Learn and apply Lean tools such as 5S, PDCA, Kaizen, and Poka Yoke.
• Assist in designing work cell layouts using CAD software, ensuring alignment with plant standards.
• Collaborate with process owners to create job instructions that support consistent, high-quality production.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Data handling

Excel

CAD

Tape measure reading

Education

Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering degree in progress

Currently enrolled in Engineering/Quality/Manufacturing program

Tools

Excel

CAD

Job description

Wilson Sporting Goods Co. in Sparta, TN is seeking Student Associates to support Quality and Manufacturing Engineering.

You will gain hands-on experience in process improvement, data analysis, and production support across multiple departments, applying engineering and quality principles. The role emphasizes lean tools, standard work, and collaboration with process owners to develop instructions and improve efficiency.