About the role#
The Quality Intern will support our manufacturing operations through continuous improvement initiatives and Quality Management System (QMS) activities. This role offers hands-on experience in process improvement, problem solving, and calibration management while contributing to departmental goals. This is a full-time, paid, on-site internship.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with engineering and production teams to develop and improve QMS processes.
- Lead the implementation and management of the calibration system within Limble to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and NLM standards.
- Observe and document production processes to identify improvement opportunities.
- Collect data to support problem solving and new process development.
- Provide technical assistance for the maintenance and execution of the quality management system.
- Assist with developing fabrication machine process capabilities using statistical analysis.
- Provide engineering support to resolve quality issues using the PDCA cycle.
- Analyze top quality issues to engineer solutions aimed at zero defects.
- Prepare reports on quality performance including FPY, scrap, rework, and warranty claims.
- Assist with the part qualification process for purchased and fabricated components.
- Adhere to all safety procedures, policies, and SAFESTART concepts.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical, industrial, or agriculture engineering, industrial technology, or a related field.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret manufacturing and engineering documents.
- Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, including fabrication, weld, and assembly.
- Strong analytical skills and a team-oriented mindset.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel.
- Ability to decompose costs to identify root causes and present findings clearly.
- Capacity to make informed assumptions backed by data.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Formalized training or experience in design for manufacturing is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
About Highway Equipment Co.
Highway Equipment Co. manufactures and distributes machinery for the construction, mining, and industrial material handling sectors. Founded in 1933, the company provides equipment sales, rentals, and parts services. It operates out of eight locations across the eastern United States. The organization maintains a staff of 51 to 200 employees and remains privately held.
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