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Intern - Quality Assurance

CompanyVanderlande
LocationMarietta
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 24, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist in root cause investigations, process improvement efforts, and the implementation of quality practices. They will also contribute to supplier qualification, performance evaluation, and the coordination of corrective action requests.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
9439
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Vanderlande is the long-term partner of choice for the world’s leading airports and distribution operators – delivering automation solutions, operational software, and lifecycle services that drive performance, reliability, and sustainable growth. Vanderlande empowers the world’s most demanding airports and distribution operations to move faster, smarter, and more sustainably. As a trusted long-term partner, Vanderlande designs, delivers, and manages end-to-end logistics automation — combining best-in-class mechanical systems with cyber-secure operational software and data-driven services that keep mission-critical infrastructure performing at its peak. Serving the world’s top 50 airports and the largest parcel and e-commerce distribution networks globally, including partnerships with industry leaders such as UPS, DHL, FedEx, and GeoPost.Vanderlande brings unmatched operational intimacy to every engagement. Customers choose Vanderlande not only for the longevity and reliability of its solutions, but for its proven commitment to project delivery: when challenges arise, Vanderlande leans in. Founded in 1949 and part of Toyota Industries Corporation, Vanderlande combines seven decades of engineering excellence with a forward-looking approach to digital innovation and sustainability — continually reducing the energy footprint of its systems and making responsible choices across its global supply chain. With nearly 10,000 employees and revenues approaching €3 billion, Vanderlande operates across Europe, the Middle East, North America, and Asia-Pacific, delivering solutions that move people, goods, and possibilities forward.
About the Role

Job Title

Intern - Quality Assurance

Job Description

The Vanderlande Internship Program aims to provide interns with an opportunity to acquire a hands on experience on real life projects and learn from subject matter experts while helping Vanderlande in improving business practices. 

During the program the intern will learn and put to practice the following:

  • Quality Management Systems: Internal processes and supplier qualification based on ISO 9001:2015 principles.
  • Customer and field issues: address quality escapes at Vanderlande project sites and investigation based on 8D problem solving methodology.
  • Concessions: Processing Site or Supplier deviation and concession requests.
  • Continuous Improvement: Quality Assurance department’s active continuous improvement initiatives.

Primary responsibilities:

  • Help drive root cause investigations and process improvement efforts (Pareto Analysis, Histograms, Cause & Effect Diagrams, )
  • Create/implement world class quality practices (Process capability, lean tools, SIPOC, RACI...)
  • Contribute and provide input to assess new and existing suppliers and evaluate quality performance of suppliers.
  • Help coordinate Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) to correctly identify and address root cause and implement permanent solutions.

Qualifications:

  • Currently enrolled in at least the 3rd year of an engineering program at an accredited university pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
  • Industrial, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering majors preferred.
  • Good academic standing within the University’s Engineering program.

Knowledge-Skills-Abilities:

  • Intermediate experience creating Excel pivot tables, data analysis, Visio process maps, and PowerPoint presentations
  • Power-BI data analytics is a plus
  • Effective statistical analysis skills
  • Enthusiasm, creativity and dedication to getting results.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
  • Ability to interact effectively with others, interpersonal skills to manage stakeholders and get buy-in on decisions
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, able to articulate ideas and make recommendations clearly
  • Available to work 40 hours per week in office or at site/supplier location
Key Skills
Quality Management SystemsISO 9001:20158D Problem SolvingPareto AnalysisHistogramsCause & Effect DiagramsProcess CapabilityLean ToolsSIPOCRACIExcel Pivot TablesData AnalysisVisioPowerPointPower-BIStatistical Analysis
Categories
EngineeringLogisticsManufacturingData & Analytics