Supplier Quality Inspection Intern

About Us:

We are more than just chainsaws, blowers, and trimmers. We have a long-standing tradition of hiring diverse, talented people who help make STIHL a successful, world-class brand. Since revolutionizing the forestry industry in Germany with the first electric chainsaw in 1926, the STIHL name has remained synonymous with outstanding innovation, high-quality products, and comprehensive services.

As part of our internship program, students will have the opportunity to:

• Gain hands-on, real-world experience within a leading industry, working on meaningful projects that contribute to day-to-day operations and long-term initiatives
• Volunteer to assist with company events such as the Family Picnic, Employee Summit, Manufacturing Technology Summer Camp, and other events as needed.
• Complete a final presentation outlining their internship experience, which may be presented to their direct supervisor and colleagues.
• Gain hands-on exposure to projects, team collaboration, and professional development opportunities designed to prepare them for future careers.
• Participate in learning sessions, networking opportunities, and community-building activities across the organization.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Join us for an exciting summer!  We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Supplier Quality- Incoming Inspection team as an intern.

As a Supplier Quality Engineering intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting inspection planning, measurement system analysis, and equipment organization within a manufacturing quality environment. This role offers exposure to quality assurance practices, data-driven risk alignment, and practical design work that supports inspection accuracy and operational efficiency.

In this role, you will assist with reviewing and improving inspection plans, support measurement system analysis activities, design measurement fixtures, and help organize and calibrate inspection equipment using 5S and visual management principles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review existing inspection plans to identify errors and improvement opportunities
• Support alignment of inspection skip frequencies based on supplier risk
• Assist with Measurement System Analysis (MSA) in support of current projects
• Design simple measurement fixtures using SolidWorks to improve repeatability
• Review and update gage inventory and support calibration activities
• Improve inspection equipment organization and accessibility for efficiency
• Review and support optimization of Hänel-Lift equipment, including space utilization and shelf height
• Apply 5S and visual management principles to organize cabinets, drawers, and frequently used equipment

Internship Goals:

• Develop skills in inspection planning and quality assurance
• Build practical experience with measurement fixture design
• Gain exposure to Measurement System Analysis (MSA)
• Strengthen workplace organization and inspection efficiency through 5S

Specifications:

Candidate Perferences

Academic Year: Junior, Senior

Area of Study: Mechanical Engineering

Software Experience: MS Office, SolidWorks

Additional Information:

Work Hours: 7:30AM-4:00PM

Department: Supplier Quality Engineering
Compensation: $20/hr