About the role#
As a Quality Intern at Airlite Plastics Co., you will join our Omaha team to gain hands-on experience in the quality assurance department of an injection molding manufacturer. This is a full-time, paid position that offers direct involvement in our production and quality processes.
What you'll do#
- Conduct product cavity-to-cavity variation studies for weight, diameter, and wall thickness.
- Develop area machine performance scorecards and recommendations.
- Establish control charts and calculate Cp/Cpk and process capability studies.
- Create quality data dashboards using Power BI or Databricks.
- Analyze quality assurance machine audits to identify trends and improve effectiveness.
- Build functionality into the quality app to review defect standards and provide access to the production team.
- Expand the image compare station to identify differences between photos.
- Conduct Gauge R&R and repeatability studies on measurement equipment.
- Develop barcode scanning and automated measurement on a 2D planar table.
- Analyze customer complaints and redesign system documentation.
- Work on a predictive quality project to identify conditions that help predict quality problems.
- Use Claude AI and Databricks to develop new quality tools and build an AI quality assistant agent.
- Scan and analyze problematic containers and lids in 3D.
- Create a demo for the electronic monitoring of resin line hookups.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or a related field.
- Comfort with statistics and data analysis, including control charts, process capability, or Gauge R&R coursework.
- Basic proficiency with data tools like Excel, Power BI, or a scripting language.
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating manuals, blueprints, and diagrams.
- Proficiency with basic math, including fractions, decimals, and whole numbers.
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills.
- A self-motivated approach and the ability to work through ambiguity.
- Commitment to high ethical standards and confidentiality.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
Location & details#
- Location: Omaha, Nebraska, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Physical requirements: Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, and kneel. Must be able to occasionally lift up to 70 pounds. You will work in both office and production floor environments, which may involve exposure to moving mechanical parts and varying noise levels.
About Airlite Plastics Co.
Airlite Plastics Co. manufactures performance packaging and custom plastic products. The company operates as a family-owned business based in Omaha, Nebraska. Founded in 1946, it produces items for the food industry including drink cups, lids, and containers. Its portfolio also covers building materials like insulated concrete forms and permeable pavers.
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