Manufacturing Quality Engineering Intern - 2027 Summer Internship

Pay or shift range: $22 USD to $23 USD

The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

The role is intended to start in Summer 2027 Work Location: This Role has an on-site working model, with the employee working four (4) days a week in the office, located in Coon Rapids, MN. What You’ll Work On

This isn’t a “watch and learn” internship—you’ll own projects and see them through.

You’ll focus on improving inspection and quality processes across key manufacturing work centers, including:

• 🔍 Optimize Inspection Requirements

• Identify and eliminate inspection-related waste

• Evaluate current inspection methods, notes, and capabilities

• Conduct studies to validate and improve process effectiveness

• 📊 Drive Process Improvement

• Recommend practical upgrades to inspection capabilities

• Support Lean initiatives and Continuous Improvement (CIF) projects

• Select and lead a few improvement projects from start to finish

• 📘 Simplify & Improve Documentation

• Audit and streamline ~500 controlled documents (Work Instructions/JIs)

• Reduce duplication and consolidate overlapping content

• Use tools (including AI, if you’re savvy!) to modernize documentation

• 🏭 Gain Shop Floor Experience

• Work directly with operators, engineers, and quality teams

• See how your ideas translate into real-world improvements

What Makes This Internship Different

We believe internships should be meaningful, engaging, and fun. You’ll be part of a structured internship program designed to help you grow professionally and personally:

• 🍽️ Lunch & Learns with input from leaders across the business

• 🤝 Intern Networking & Engagement Events

• 🎉 Off-site social activities with fellow interns

• 📈 Exposure to real business challenges and decision-making

• 🚀 Opportunities to present your work and impact

What We’re Looking For

• Pursuing a Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related degree

• Completed at least 1 year of college coursework

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Interest in manufacturing, quality, and continuous improvement

• Comfortable working both independently and on the shop floor

• Bonus: strong writing skills or interest in improving documentation (especially using digital tools or AI)

Why Apply?

✔ Work on projects that actually matter✔ Gain real manufacturing and shop floor experience✔ Build skills in Lean, Quality, and Continuous Improvement✔ Make a visible impact that goes beyond the internship✔ Be part of a supportive, engaging intern community

Equal Opportunity Employer

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