Quality Engineer Intern

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title :  Quality Engineer Intern

FLSA Status :    Non-Exempt

Department :  Quality Engineering

Reports to :   Quality Manager

GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE :

As a Quality Engineer Intern, you will get broad exposure to our Quality Engineering organization and leadership team. Our interns gain invaluable job experience, career development and leadership opportunities. You will receive both technical and leadership training to enhance your skill set. Interns work with cross-functional teams to drive performance improvements and receive a great introduction to our collaborative, fun and engaging culture. Interns will identify, work on, and present a project that will benefit you as well as the plant facility and our organization. This position is administrative support driven. It collaborates with all parties in the Quality Engineering department, and performs functions, and ensuring products, processes, and systems meet established quality standards and customer requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Functional & Technical Skills

• Assist in the review and analysis of Nonconformance Reports (NCRs) and corrective actions.
• Support root cause analysis and problem-solving activities using tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, or Pareto Charts.
• Participate in supplier quality activities, including reviewing supplier documentation and assisting with incoming inspection processes.
• Assist in the development, review, and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions, and templates.
• Support the collection and analysis of quality metrics (e.g., defect rates, first-pass yield, rework percentage).
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen events).
• Assist in preparation for internal and external audits (ISO 9001 or other applicable standards).
• Document findings and prepare reports or presentations for the Quality team and leadership.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations.

Qualifications

3.0 cumulative overall GPA or better (on a 4.0 scale).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES :

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

WORKING CONDITIONS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity Employer :

Loram is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and respectful workplace. We make all employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws in the countries where we operate, including the Equality Act 2010 in the UK, relevant U.S. federal, state, and local laws, Brazil’s anti-discrimination provisions under the Consolidation of Labor Laws (CLT) and Federal Constitution, India’s Equal Remuneration Act and Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, Australia’s Fair Work Act 2009 and applicable state and territory legislation, and Canada’s human rights protections under the Canadian Human Rights Act and applicable provincial or territorial laws.

Benefits :

Benefits for this role include a comprehensive package with company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; wellness programs; basic life and AD&D insurance; voluntary life insurance; company paid short-term and long-term disability coverage; 401(k) retirement plan including an employer match of 150% up to the first 6% you contribute to the Plan; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); behavioral health support; and leaves of absence. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, payroll charity contributions, adoption assistance and optional plans such as legal, critical illness, and hospitalization.

Compensation :

Loram determines compensation based on factors such as skills, competencies, education, and / or experience. Certain positions may be eligible for an annual bonus and paid time off in addition to base compensation.