Summer Manufacturing & Quality Intern: Data-Driven Impact

Philip Morris International U.S.; Wilson (NC); Hybrid; USD 83,097,000 - 91,693,000; Full time

Job summary

PMI U.S. invites promising students to join a 10-week Summer Internship Program focused on Manufacturing & Quality. You'll gain real-world experience through meaningful project work, professional development, networking events, and direct exposure to business leaders.

The program runs June 7, 2027 – August 13, 2027 with a hybrid work model, offering projects that improve efficiency, quality, and compliance while developing leadership and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a full-time bachelor's degree program.
• Graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
• Pursuing a degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Quality Management, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Interest in manufacturing operations, quality systems, operational excellence, and process optimization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; experience with Power BI, data analytics tools, statistical software, or data visualization tools is a plus.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, continuous improvement, or quality management concepts is preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing and quality improvement projects that enhance operational efficiency, product quality, and process performance.
• Analyze production, operational, and quality data to identify trends, root causes, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, engineering, and supply chain teams to solve business challenges and improve processes.
• Assist with process validation activities, quality investigations, audits, and corrective action initiatives.
• Support continuous improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, or other operational excellence methodologies.
• Develop reports, dashboards, presentations, and visualizations to communicate findings and recommendations.
• Present project outcomes, insights, and recommendations to senior leaders at the conclusion of the internship.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering (in progress)

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Data visualization tools

Statistical software

Job description

PMI U.S. invites promising students to join a 10-week Summer Internship Program focused on Manufacturing & Quality. You'll gain real-world experience through meaningful project work, professional development, networking events, and direct exposure to business leaders.

The program runs June 7, 2027 – August 13, 2027 with a hybrid work model, offering projects that improve efficiency, quality, and compliance while developing leadership and analytical skills.