Quality Engineer Internship

Summary

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist that develops sustainable solutions for automotive manufacturers. They are seeking a motivated Quality Engineer Intern to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, assisting with quality investigations, data analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Assist with quality investigations and root cause analysis
• Collect, organize, and analyze manufacturing and quality data
• Support continuous improvement projects focused on reducing scrap and improving process capability
• Participate in corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities
• Assist with inspections, audits, and documentation
• Help create and update work instructions, quality procedures, and standard operating procedures
• Support statistical process control (SPC) activities and reporting
• Participate in cross-functional meetings with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams
• Assist with product testing and validation activities
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned

Skills

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical or a related Engineering field. Students must be at a minimum sophomore standing with a GPA 2.8 or higher
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, lean principles, or continuous improvement concepts
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other standard business tools
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Willingness to learn and engage in a hands-on manufacturing environment
• Legal work authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job opening
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles
• Experience with data analysis or statistical software
• Familiarity with quality management systems
• Previous manufacturing or internship experience

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical or a related Engineering field. Students must be at a minimum sophomore standing with a GPA 2.8 or higher
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, lean principles, or continuous improvement concepts
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other standard business tools
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Willingness to learn and engage in a hands-on manufacturing environment
• Legal work authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job opening

Nice to Haves

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles
• Experience with data analysis or statistical software
• Familiarity with quality management systems
• Previous manufacturing or internship experience

Benefits

• Hands-on experience in a real-world supply chain environment.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals.
• Opportunity to develop skills in procurement, inventory management, and process improvement.
• Exposure to cross-functional collaboration within operations.
• Potential for future employment opportunities upon successful completion.
• Students from locations outside of the United States must be employed by Continental in their home country or actively enrolled in a Continental sponsored international intern program to be considered for an internship in the United States.
• The Company does not sponsor visas for international interns or offer relocation for this opportunity.