Summer Manufacturing Quality Engineer Intern

Lexington Mfg Inc; Coon Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch & Learn

Intern Networking & Engagement Events

Off-site social activities with fellow

Exposure to real business challenges

Opportunity to present your work

Job summary

Lexington Mfg Inc. invites a Manufacturing Quality Engineer Intern for Summer 2027. The role is on-site in Coon Rapids, MN, part-time, four days a week, starting Summer 2027.

You will own projects on inspection and quality processes, drive continuous improvement, and help modernize documentation using digital tools, collaborating with operators and engineers. The internship targets students pursuing Mech/Industrial Engineering with strong analytical skills and an interest in manufacturing

Qualifications

• Pursuing Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering degree.
• Completed at least 1 year of college coursework.
• Interest in manufacturing, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Comfortable working independently and on the shop floor.
• Bonus: strong writing skills or interest in improving documentation (using digital tools or AI).

Responsibilities

• Own projects on inspection and quality processes across manufacturing centers.
• Identify and eliminate inspection-related waste; validate and improve process effectiveness.
• Recommend practical upgrades to inspection capabilities and support CIF projects.
• Lead a few improvement projects from start to finish.
• Audit and streamline ~500 controlled documents; reduce duplication and modernize documentation.

Skills

Mech Eng

Industrial Eng

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Quality mindset

Continuous improvement

Documentation writing

Independent work

Shop floor experience

Education

Mech Eng or Ind Eng major (pursuing)

Job description

Lexington Mfg Inc. invites a Manufacturing Quality Engineer Intern for Summer 2027. The role is on-site in Coon Rapids, MN, part-time, four days a week, starting Summer 2027.

You will own projects on inspection and quality processes, drive continuous improvement, and help modernize documentation using digital tools, collaborating with operators and engineers. The internship targets students pursuing Mech/Industrial Engineering with strong analytical skills and an interest in manufacturing