About the role#
This is a four-month, project-based internship focused on quality engineering within a printed circuit board manufacturing environment. You will work under the guidance of the Quality Director and Continuous Improvement Manager to complete an assigned improvement project. This role offers hands-on experience, professional development opportunities, and the chance to present your findings to executive leadership.
What you'll do#
- Complete an assigned quality improvement project, including preparing reports and delivering opening, mid-review, and closing presentations to leadership.
- Analyze inspection, defect, scrap, and rework data to identify trends and prioritize improvements.
- Support root cause investigations using tools like 5 Whys, fishbone diagrams, and Pareto analysis.
- Assist with statistical process control, process capability studies, and validation of results.
- Review inspection methods and quality records, recommending updates as needed.
- Participate in quality audits and follow up on actions with production and engineering teams.
- Travel to a U.S. TTM site for approximately one week to present project findings to executives and other interns.
- Adhere to all environmental, health, and safety policies, including proper use of PPE, chemical handling, and waste segregation.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a diploma, certificate, or degree in Quality Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Completion of coursework in quality assurance, quality control, statistical methods, and process improvement.
- Returning to the final year of your program in September 2027, with graduation expected by June 2028.
- Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and quality specifications.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Comfort working in a manufacturing environment and ability to travel to the United States for the program.
- Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or SPC concepts is an asset.
Location & details#
- Location: Scarborough, Ontario, Canada.
- Term: Summer 2027 (May to August).
- Shift: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
- This is a full-time, on-site, paid position.
About TTM Technologies
TTM Technologies manufactures mission systems, radio frequency components, and printed circuit boards. The company supports various business sectors by providing manufacturing services for electronic products. Founded in 1998, the firm operates as a public company based in Santa Ana, California. It employs over 10,000 people across multiple locations.
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