Winchester Quality Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

Kinsley Power Systems; Independence, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Job summary

Olin is seeking a Quality Engineer Intern (Summer 2027) in Independence, MO. The role focuses on QA and continuous improvement, with hands-on exposure to QMS, audits, data analysis, and cross-functional problem solving. Housing stipend is available to support interns.

Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited engineering program, maintain a 3.0 GPA, and have completed sophomore year. U.S. citizen status is required for access to ITAR data and site security; sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing an engineering degree.
• Must maintain a 3.0+ GPA on a 4.0 scale; official transcript required each term.
• Experience in ammunition or firearms preferred.
• Must have completed sophomore year (60 credit hours) before first rotation.
• Ability to work full-time (40 hours/week) during rotation; no virtual work.
• Access to ITAR controlled data; requires export license approval.
• Successful vetting as an Employee Possessor per DoJ/ATF.
• Independence Location Only: U.S. citizen required for access policies.

Responsibilities

• Support quality assurance activities to ensure products meet standards and customer requirements.
• Assist with audits to identify quality concerns and improvement opportunities.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret quality data to support performance tracking.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, supply chain, and business teams to resolve quality-related concerns.

Skills

Quality assurance

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Undergraduate Engineering (Chem/ Civil/ Industrial/ Mechanical/ Metallurgical)

Job description

ALL IN for Opportunity. ALL IN with Olin.

Title: Quality Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)
Location: Independence, MO

Salary: $30.00 / hour
Housing Stipend Available

Focus: The Quality Engineer Intern supports quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives by assisting with audits, data analysis, process evaluations, and quality reporting activities. This role provides hands-on experience in quality management systems, manufacturing processes, root cause analysis, and cross-functional problem solving while helping ensure products meet customer and regulatory requirements.

What You'll Do:

• Support quality assurance activities to help ensure products and processes meet established quality standards and customer requirements
• Assist with conducting process and product audits to identify potential quality concerns and opportunities for improvement
• Collect, analyze, and interpret quality data to support performance tracking and decision-making
• Collaborate with engineering, production, supply chain, and business teams to resolve quality-related concerns

What You'll Bring:

• Enrolled at an accredited college or university majoring in an undergraduate Chemical, Civil, Industrial, Mechanical, or Metallurgical Engineering degree program
• Must have an overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale at all times throughout your time at Olin. An official transcript will be required each term. Cumulative GPA on current institution transcript will be used in transfer college situations.
• Experience in ammunition and firearms with a knowledge of shooting sports industry is preferred
• Must have completed sophomore year (or 60 completed credit hours) prior to first rotation with Olin
• Ability to work full-time (40 hours a week during normal business hours) during rotation; Not eligible for virtual work
• This position requires access to ITAR controlled technical data, and as such, employment will be contingent upon the candidate's ability to access ITAR controlled technical data pursuant to an export license approved by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls
• This position requires successful vetting as an Employee Possessor in accordance with the U.S. Department of Justice and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
• Independence Location Only: This position requires successful vetting for unescorted access in accordance with U.S. Army and Department of Defense access policies. The U.S. Government does not allow non-U.S. citizens onsite at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant (Independence, Missouri). Therefore, to be considered in the hiring process, the candidate must be a U.S. citizen.

*Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship. We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN or who need sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Olin is ALL IN:

At Olin, students don't just observe - they contribute. We cultivate diverse experiences and career-building opportunities uniquely designed to help you flourish in your career. Many of our previous college recruits have grown to become plant leaders, supply chain directors, and commercial gurus.

Olin continues to be the global leader in both chemical manufacturing and ammunition. We invest, recognize, and reward the talents and contributions of our employees, empowering individuals to make an impact both at work and in their surrounding communities. Olin is ALL IN on developing future talent and our commitment to operate with integrity every day, in every way, and by every employee in our company.

View a snapshot of our comprehensive benefits package.

Olin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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