About the role#
First Quality is hiring a full-time Product Development Intern to work on-site in McElhattan, Pennsylvania. This is a paid, rolling internship position.
What you'll do#
- Schedule and track periodic evaluations of company and competitive products.
- Conduct internal product testing, focusing on new introductions and product changes.
- Manage a searchable database to store evaluation results.
- Organize and maintain an inventory of competitive product samples.
- Create and distribute reports on benchmarking activity, highlighting trends and factors.
- Help prepare data and information for competitive bids and sales presentations.
- Support technical staff by assisting with customer presentations.
- Suggest improvements for testing methods, equipment, and cost-saving opportunities.
- Handle additional tasks as requested by the Product Development Manager.
What you'll need#
- A basic understanding of FDA, ISO, and other relevant standards and regulations.
Location & details#
- Location: McElhattan, Pennsylvania.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
About First Quality
First Quality is a family-owned manufacturing company founded in 1989. It operates eight campuses across the United States and Canada, producing personal care and household items like diapers, paper towels, and laundry detergents. The company serves large retailers and healthcare organizations. It maintains corporate offices in New York and Pennsylvania and employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people.
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