About the role#
As a Quality Engineer Intern at Charter Manufacturing, you will gain hands-on experience in quality management systems, statistical process control, and document management. You will work within a manufacturing environment to support continuous improvement and build a foundation in quality assurance principles. This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027 based in Shawano, Wisconsin.
What you'll do#
- Participate in the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process to support the launch of new products and processes.
- Review and verify quality documentation, including PFDs, FMEAs, and Control Plans.
- Develop and implement standards for inspection, testing, and evaluation.
- Collaborate with departments to design new gauging processes or equipment.
- Perform production readiness evaluations and identify recommended actions.
- Assist in maintaining the quality management system, including documentation and training.
- Conduct internal and supplier audits and maintain the associated records.
- Manage the customer complaint and internal nonconformance processes, including the maintenance of quarantine areas.
- Oversee engineering change requests to ensure compliance with IATF standards.
- Participate in cross-functional product trial reviews to meet quality and productivity criteria.
What you'll need#
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related field, or a combination of education and experience.
- At least one year of experience in quality control or ASQ Certified Quality Engineer status.
- Experience leading problem-solving efforts and working within an ISO or Quality Management System environment.
- Ability to use a variety of gauges and apply team problem-solving techniques.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
- Preferred qualifications include Six Sigma Green Belt, experience with APQP and PPAP preparation, strong statistical process control knowledge, and experience in a quality role with direct customer contact.
Location & details#
- Location: Shawano, Wisconsin.
- Term: Summer 2027, beginning in May.
- Schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week).
- Modality: On-site.
- Note: This position may involve access to information subject to U.S. export control laws. Employment may be contingent upon verification of U.S. Person status or the receipt of an export license.
About Charter Manufacturing
Charter Manufacturing is a family-owned group of metals manufacturing businesses. It operates several divisions including Charter Steel, Charter Dura-Bar, Charter Wire, and Charter Aarrowcast. The company was founded in 1936 and maintains its headquarters in Mequon, Wisconsin. It employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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