Job Title: Quality Intern

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

Department: Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Reports to: Sr. Manager, Quality

GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE: Supports Quality Engineers and technicians with process improvements and documentation development for Quality Testing activities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Functional & Technical Skills

Support development and improvement of standardized start-up and test documentation, including final reporting documentation. Includes understanding of instruments, equipment, and control devices required to conduct tests and record test data. Observe and participate in actual test conditions outlined within to validate documentation. Make recommendations and collaborate with engineering and technical personnel to validate documentation, requirements, and risk mitigation plans. Prepare status reports to monitor progress in achieving documentation objectives.

Customer Interaction/Management/Support

The individual must perform tests independently and as directed by staff engineers. May Interface with Suppliers, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Sourcing to drive Quality improvements that minimize the costs of quality, specifically Incoming rejects, failures, and factory defects.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: The individual must be pursuing a 4-year degree in Business, Engineering or Mechanical Engineering and shall have achieved junior status or higher.

>3.0 cumulative overall GPA or better (on a 4.0 scale). Currently, a full-time student, junior status or higher pursuing a Bachelor’s in Supply Chain/Operations Management, or related business discipline. The individual shall also have completed the "core" coursework for his/her chosen discipline. Strong initiative and ability to in teams and individually without direct supervision.  Proficient in basic computer programs/business software: Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint Strong written and verbal communication skills required for interaction with manufacturing personnel, engineering, and management. Must be willing to relocate in commutable distance to Hamel, MN from approximately May–August 2025 and able to work for a minimum of 11 weeks.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Office deskwork, requiring sitting, walking, using phone & computer May lift up to 30 lbs. occasionally Can tolerate variable and sometimes challenging conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment.

 

Loram is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

 

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