Quality Intern

Job Description

Job Summary/Objective:
The purpose of Southwire’s College Programs is to help early career professionals bring together formal learning and

productive work to improve their ability to transition from school to work. Southwire provides interns and co-ops with

“real world” applications of their academic studies, helpful feedback and coaching, and consideration for employment

after graduation. Each student will have a variety of responsibilities and assigned projects that relate to their field of

study and be responsible for developing a timeline, progress updates, and final delivery in a senior leadership expo.

Note: All new interns and co-ops must begin in the summer rotation.

Ready to explore new horizons in your own development as a Southwire Intern or Co-op and help us power what’s possible?

Key Responsibilities
· Your intern assignment is generally 10-12 weeks, and co-op assignment is generally 16-18 weeks and

will include an assigned project and opportunities to present your work.

· You will also collaborate on other exciting projects and work with talented peers and inspirational

leaders, many of whom began as interns and co-ops themselves.

· You will be provided a robust developmental experience through an immersive onboarding and

offboarding experience, assigned a mentor, networking opportunities, organized events, activities, and

community service /volunteer initiatives.

· You will have the opportunity to impact the future of the organization, all the while being exposed to

a world-class program community.

· Finally, our rising senior interns and co-ops are considered for full-time employment opportunities.

Long Description

Project Summary

As a Quality Intern, you will support initiatives aimed at improving product quality and operational efficiency within a specified products division. You will focus on data collection and analysis to identify opportunities for enhancing material yield, reducing scrap, and streamlining production processes. You’ll be exposed to industry-standard problem-solving methodologies such as Kaizen and 8D, and collaborate cross-functionally with teams across multiple plants to share insights and drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze production data related to material usage, scrap rates, and process efficiency.
• Identify trends and areas for improvement in material yield and waste reduction.
• Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to address quality issues.
• Support and potentially lead Kaizen events focused on process optimization.
• Learn and apply structured problem-solving techniques such as 8D and other quality methodologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across different plant locations to share findings and best practices.
• Assist in documenting quality processes and improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the development of standard operating procedures and quality control checklists.
• Present findings and recommendations to the Quality Assurance team and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2.5 GPA
• Msut be currently enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree in Quality, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering or similar degrees
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work
• Proved working experience in a team environment
• Experience in systems thinking and process management
• Strong organization, planning, and analytical skills
• Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing