INTERNSHIP DETAILS

Quality Engineer Intern

CompanySwagelok Minnesota
LocationChaska
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 17, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support the development and maintenance of the Quality Management System and participate in root cause analysis for process improvements. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet industry standards and customer quality requirements.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$20 - $25
Company Size
38
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
Apply Now →

You'll be redirected to
the company's application page

About The Company
Swagelok is a $1.8 billion, privately-held company, headquartered in Solon, OH. Swagelok designs, manufactures and delivers an expanding range of the highest quality fluid system products and solutions. Swagelok Minnesota | North Dakota | Appleton is an authorized Swagelok sales and service center, providing a dynamic range of fluid system components to MN, ND, western and northern WI, and the U.P. of MI. Our primary objective is to be the expert in fluid system applications by providing industry-leading quality in solution offerings, products, and technical support. These offerings will maximize our customers' business performance and peace of mind. Industries served include oil & gas, power, pulp & paper, chemical, medical, shipbuilding, semiconductor, and general industry.
About the Role

Description

Position Summary:

We are seeking a motivated Quality Engineer Intern to join our team and support ongoing quality initiatives. This role provides hands-on experience in a professional environment where you will learn how quality systems, inspections, and process improvements contribute to delivering premium products and services.


You will collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, and other teams to ensure products and processes meet quality system, industry standards, and customer expectations.


What you will learn:

  • Support the development and maintenance of our Quality Management System (QMS) documentation, procedures, and work instructions.
  • Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and help implement corrective and preventive actions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement.
  • Gain exposure to ISO 9001:2015 standards, industry best practices, and customer quality requirements.
  • Complete inspections or modify inspection systems to ensure products meet customer requirements.
  • Contribute to special projects related to compliance or continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Education:

  • Junior or Senior in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree; engineering preferred.


Experience:

  • Lean Six Sigma manufacturing experience desired
  • QMS Auditor experience desired.


Skills:

  • Drive for results
  • Self-motivated with the ability to make decisions independently.
  • Innovative
  • Planning and organizational skills
  • Proven relationship building experience
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft office suite; Excel, Visio, Word, PPT
Key Skills
Quality Management SystemRoot Cause AnalysisProcess ImprovementISO 9001:2015InspectionsLean Six SigmaQMS AuditingDecision MakingRelationship BuildingCommunicationMicrosoft OfficeExcelVisioWordPowerPoint
Categories
EngineeringManufacturing