Summer Quality Engineer Intern — Hands-on Manufacturing

Apogee Architectural Metals; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Growth

Job summary

Tru Vue Inc. is hiring interns for Summer 2027 at Faribault, MN. The 12-week program (May–August) offers hands-on lab and production experience, mentorship, and opportunities to contribute to real engineering projects on the manufacturing floor.

Interns will work with engineering and production teams, gain exposure to process improvement, data collection, and lean initiatives, and develop professional skills for a career in manufacturing engineering.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a four-year degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing at the time of the internship.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Interest in manufacturing and hands-on engineering work.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively with engineering, production, maintenance, and quality teams.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment and on the production floor.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn, ask questions, and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Work with quality, engineering and production on real projects.
• Spend time on the manufacturing floor learning processes, equipment, and operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, efficiency and productivity.
• Assist with troubleshooting and resolving manufacturing issues.
• Collect and analyze production data.
• Support process improvement and layout projects.
• Assist with time studies and work instructions.
• Participate in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Help implement engineering solutions and see projects through to completion.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Tru Vue Inc. is hiring interns for Summer 2027 at Faribault, MN. The 12-week program (May–August) offers hands-on lab and production experience, mentorship, and opportunities to contribute to real engineering projects on the manufacturing floor.

Interns will work with engineering and production teams, gain exposure to process improvement, data collection, and lean initiatives, and develop professional skills for a career in manufacturing engineering.