About the role#
The Life Fitness / Hammer Strength Internship Program 2027 provides hands-on experience in manufacturing quality. You will work on projects aligned with your academic background, receive mentorship from professionals, and gain exposure to quality systems and operational excellence. This is a 12-week, full-time program based on-site in Owatonna, Minnesota.
What you'll do#
- Assist Quality and Manufacturing teams with data collection, inspection activities, and analysis of quality issues.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by gathering information and developing data reports.
- Participate in manufacturing floor audits, incoming inspections, and first-article inspections.
- Help with root cause investigations and problem-solving to support product quality.
- Organize data and identify trends using Microsoft Excel to communicate findings to stakeholders.
- Support quality documentation, process audits, and compliance activities.
- Complete a 12-week cross-functional summer project and present results to leadership.
- Attend team meetings to gain exposure to manufacturing operations and management processes.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor's degree program in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Quality Management, or a related field.
- Expected graduation date in 2028 or 2029.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5.
- Residency near Owatonna, Minnesota.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with quality systems, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma concepts, or AI tools.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Location & details#
- Location: Owatonna, Minnesota.
- Modality: On-site.
- Duration: 12 weeks, Summer 2027.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
About Life Fitness / Hammer Strength
Life Fitness and Hammer Strength produce cardio and strength training equipment. The company designs products based on human biomechanics for athletes and general users. It began in 1968 with the invention of an electronic exercise bike. The organization is based in Rosemont, Illinois, and employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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