About the role#
The Quality Engineer Intern supports our mission to maintain high standards of product quality and regulatory compliance. You will develop and implement quality assurance processes, verify existing workflows, and drive improvements to meet our goals for quality, cost, and delivery. This is a full-time position for Summer 2027.
What you'll do#
- Develop and implement quality assurance processes to ensure product liability and regulatory compliance.
- Create detailed procedures to support regulatory requirements.
- Analyze data to report trends and identify areas for improvement.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives through root cause analysis and corrective action processes.
- Train manufacturing associates and build relationships with team members.
- Document and develop process flows for the launch of a critical medical device product.
- Design equipment or tooling to support manufacturing processes.
- Write technical documentation and maintain customer-specific system records in support of FDA regulatory requirements.
- Assist in validation efforts for commissioning production systems.
- Participate in risk assessment activities, including PFMEA and DFMEA.
- Engage in Lean manufacturing training and projects.
- Work with project managers to execute project plans.
- Learn and adopt Kimball Electronics philosophies and culture.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a 4-year degree program in Quality, Engineering, or Engineering Technology.
- Experience with process development or characterization.
- Ability to analyze data using statistical methods.
- Ability to compose professional documentation, including protocols and work instructions.
- Ability to manage time and projects effectively while meeting aggressive schedules.
- Ability to analyze and solve problems using root cause analysis tools.
- A quality-minded approach with a focus on data-driven decisions.
- Ability to understand business, legal, and regulatory requirements.
- Ability to learn regulatory requirements, including FDA 21 CFR 820 and GMP Medical Device Regulations.
- 3 months to 3 years of relevant intern work experience and knowledge of production methods and materials are preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Indianapolis, Indiana.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
About Kimball Electronics
Kimball Electronics is a contract manufacturer that produces durable electronics for the automotive, industrial, and medical sectors. Founded in 1961, the company is based in Jasper, Indiana. It employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people. The firm provides engineering, design, testing, and supply chain services to a global customer base.
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