Quality & Manufacturing Intern (Spring 2027)
On-siteSouth San Francisco, California, United States
Job Summary
Conduct Dfx discussions with stakeholders for Top Level Assemblies and sub-assemblies. Assist in planning, budgeting, and commissioning assembly lines and equipment for product validation and mass production. Perform root cause analysis on assembly and functional test failures to implement corrective actions. Develop and maintain process documentation including FMEA, work instructions, and training plans. Monitor key performance metrics such as first-pass yield and cost of poor quality. Design fixtures for assembly and inspection while proposing automation strategies. Support continuous improvement projects to reduce costs and improve line performance. This full-time internship runs in-person at our South San Francisco or Dallas office from January to April/May 2027.
Required Qualifications
- graduate/ undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Statistics, or Mathematics
- Must have at least completed the second year of your Undergraduate studies
- Masters and PhD students are also eligible
- Proficiency in 3D CAD Software (NX preferred)
- ability to read Engineering Drawings (with GD&T)
- Understanding of traditional & non-traditional manufacturing processes (Machining, Injection Molding, Sheet Metal Stamping, 3D Printing, PCBA Manufacturing, Mechanical or Electromechanical Assembly, etc.)
- Understanding of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) & Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
- Understanding of Problem Solving Frameworks (8D, FTA, Pareto Analysis, etc.) & RCA/ CAPA Techniques used within these frameworks
- Willingness to work in a super fast-paced environment that is in a constant state of evolution
- full-time positions
- in-person at our South San Francisco or Dallas office
- internships from January to April/May
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