About the role#
The Quality Engineering Co-op supports the team in maintaining and improving product and process quality across manufacturing operations. This role provides hands-on experience in quality assurance, root cause analysis, and regulatory compliance. You will work with cross-functional teams to contribute to initiatives that enhance customer satisfaction and operational excellence.
What you'll do#
- Support quality assurance by assisting in the development of quality control plans, inspection procedures, and monitoring processes.
- Participate in audits and inspections of manufacturing processes and finished products to ensure compliance with standards.
- Investigate customer-reported quality concerns using tools like 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, and FMEA.
- Support the tracking and verification of corrective and preventive actions to address root causes.
- Collect and analyze quality data to identify trends and process deviations.
- Apply statistical methods to evaluate process capability and product performance.
- Document inspections, nonconformances, and corrective actions.
- Prepare reports and quality metrics for internal reviews and customer communications.
- Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to reduce defects.
- Participate in Lean and Six Sigma initiatives.
- Support compliance with ISO 9001:2015 requirements and internal procedures.
- Assist with internal and external audit preparations.
- Attend training sessions and shadow experienced professionals to develop technical skills.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work both independently and within a team.
- Familiarity with quality tools, statistical analysis, Lean principles, or Six Sigma is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Term: Rolling
- Work Modality: On-site
- Employment Type: Full time
- Compensation: Paid position
About Crane Company
Crane Company is a manufacturing firm based in Stamford, Connecticut. Founded in 1855, the company produces high-reliability engineered products. It employs approximately 4,717 people. The organization operates as a public company and focuses on lean principles and continuous improvement.
How to get in at Crane Company
Applying to Crane Company early gives you a distinct advantage because recruiters review applications as they arrive. Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published, so you can apply among the first before the pile grows. This helps you avoid the frustration of submitting your resume to a crowded queue. You can improve your response rate by reaching out to the recruiters behind the company roles directly to ask about the position or a referral. Intern Insider surfaces these specific contacts, allowing you to bypass generic channels and connect with the people actually managing the hiring process.
