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Manufacturing Quality Intern

The Manufacturing Quality Intern will focus on supporting Eagle Program launch readiness by strengthening Built-In Quality, stabilizing manufacturing processes, and reducing operational risk. This intern will engage in hands-on quality engineering work within manufacturing operations, including data collection, documentation development, and continuous improvement activities that support a successful production launch.

This project will offer practical experience in manufacturing quality, process risk reduction, data analysis, and quality assurance, with direct exposure to shop-floor operations and launch execution.

The work will be performed primarily in the manufacturing environment, using quality tools, standard work documentation, and data analysis to support process readiness and long-term quality infrastructure.

Internship Details

• Duration: 12 weeks
• Timing: May/June start through August/September end
• Schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week)
  

Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to):

• Support line-balancing activities through cycle-time data collection and analysis to improve workload balance, staffing efficiency, and takt time attainment.
• Assist in the development and refinement of PFMEAs (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analyses) and PCPs (Process Control Plans) for key Eagle manufacturing processes.
• Update and maintain Built-In Quality (BIQ) checklists to ensure consistent execution at the point of operation.
• Develop and support Visual Quality SOPs and Work Instructions to standardize manufacturing processes and prevent defects.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives aligned to Eagle program launch needs and readiness milestones.
• Support early identification of manufacturing process risks to reduce defects, rework, and launch delays.
• Work cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to support production readiness and quality system implementation.
• Gain exposure to manufacturing quality systems, launch readiness activities, and production process controls.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Required Qualifications:

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in one of the following fields, or a related STEM discipline: Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Quality Engineering, Systems Engineering or Related STEM disciplines.
• Coursework or prior exposure to manufacturing processes
• Familiarity with quality systems, PFMEAs, Control Plans, or Built-In Quality concepts
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma principles
• Experience with data analysis, time studies, or continuous improvement tools
  

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee should have the:

• Ability to frequently use or operate a computer, mouse, and/or other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, computer printer, etc.
• Ability to frequently use hand(s) for repetitive actions (grasping and fine manipulation).
• Ability to frequently walk or move - to regularly move about inside the office.
• Ability to frequently see or detect, identify, recognize, or assess surroundings while in the office.
• Ability to occasionally bend, kneel, crouch, turn, and stoop.
• Ability to frequently sit or be stationary for extended continuous periods of time.
• Ability to stand for occasional periods of time.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or push/pull up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing their job.

Total Rewards (Benefits, Perks & Compensation)

Benefits & Perks:
In addition to our competitive compensation, you will also be eligible for the following at Karma:

Karma's Medical Plan
40 hours of paid Sick Time
401(k) with Employer Match

Compensation:

$25.00per hour - $35.00/per hour. Compensation will vary depending on the candidate's current level of education.
At Karma, our base pay is one part of our total rewards package.
Compensation offered may vary on multiple factors, including market location, education, skills and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position being offered.

Karma Automotive, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender identity and expression, color, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), national origin/ancestry, religion, military/veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, intersectionality or any other characteristic and group protected by applicable law. Karma Automotive, Inc complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a physical or mental disability. Valid driver's license may be required based on essential duties.