Quality Engineering Co-op

About the role#

As a Quality Engineering Co-op at Crane Company, you will work directly with the Quality department under the mentorship of a senior engineer. This role provides exposure to all quality activities within the organization, including audits, data collection, process improvement, and professional development. This is a full-time, paid rolling co-op position.

What you'll do#

• Assist in the development and execution of quality control plans and inspection procedures.
• Participate in audits and inspections of manufacturing processes and finished goods.
• Support investigations into customer-reported quality issues, including identifying root causes using tools like 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, or FMEA.
• Help implement and track corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to ensure resolution and prevent recurrence.
• Collect and analyze quality data to identify trends, deviations, and opportunities for improvement using statistical methods.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections and non-conformances.
• Prepare reports and presentations for internal quality reviews and customer communications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturing and quality processes.
• Participate in Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with ISO9001:2015 standards, customer requirements, and internal procedures.
• Attend training sessions on quality systems, tools, and company-specific procedures.

What you'll need#

• Current pursuit of a degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Business Administration, or Statistics.
• Ability to participate in audits and inspections of manufacturing processes.
• Interest in supporting investigations into customer-reported quality issues.
• Willingness to collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturing and quality processes.
• Commitment to ensuring compliance with ISO9001:2015 standards.
• Ability to attend training sessions on quality systems, tools, and company-specific procedures.

Location & details#

• Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina
• Work Modality: On-site
• Employment Type: Full-time, paid co-op
• Note: Sponsorship is not provided for this position.