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INTERNSHIP SUMMARY

The Quality Intern supports the Quality function by assisting with process improvement, issue investigation, document review, supplier coordination, and quality systems maintenance. This role provides hands-on exposure to manufacturing quality practices within a regulated production environment, with a strong focus on data accuracy, root cause analysis, standardization, and continuous improvement.

The Quality Intern works closely with Quality, Manufacturing, Injection Molding, and Supply Chain teams to improve product and process quality. This position contributes to daily quality activities by reviewing quality documentation, supporting investigations, coordinating with suppliers, and helping establish standardized work and process controls. The role is intended to provide practical experience in quality systems, problem-solving, supplier quality, and manufacturing process improvement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with correction of errors in FPA/QIS systems and support maintenance of accurate quality records.
• Investigate quality issues related to parts on hold and help identify appropriate corrective actions.
• Coordinate with plastic suppliers to arrange training related to mold setup practices.
• Review shop floor standard work and support development of a standardized system for each manufacturing cell.
• Partner with Injection Molding to help establish processing parameters for parts that do not currently have setup sheets.
• Review FPA/QIS quality documents to identify issues that can be corrected or resolved through document updates and process improvements.
• Analyze PFMEAs to identify opportunities for improvement in risk reduction, process control, and documentation effectiveness.
• Conduct investigations into supplier-related issues and support follow-up actions as needed.
• Contact suppliers to gather information, clarify concerns, and support quality issue resolution.
• Identify cost savings opportunities related to quality, process efficiency, scrap reduction, or improved controls.
• Review receiving inspection activities to identify potential dock-to-stock candidates based on risk, history, and process capability.
• Support general continuous improvement initiatives and other quality-related assignments as directed

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in an Engineering, Quality Assurance or related technical discipline
• Interest in manufacturing quality, supplier quality, and process improvement
• Prior internship, co-op, or project experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred

Skills

• Analytical problem-solving and ability to investigate process and product issues
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Ability to interpret and review quality records, standard work, and process documentation
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a structured, deadline-driven environment

This internship offers practical development in the following areas:

• Application of quality tools and methods in a production environment
• Experience supporting corrective action investigations and issue resolution
• Review and improvement of shop floor standard work
• Identification of cost savings opportunities through quality and process improvement initiatives
• Work Environment

The position operates in a manufacturing environment and may require time on the shop floor to observe processes, review standard work, and support investigations. The intern will work with cross-functional teams and must be able to maintain professionalism, accuracy, and responsiveness in a dynamic production setting.

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we've enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient.

With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in-plant & industrial equipment, off-highway and transportation.

Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future.

Our Purpose - Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow - comes to life through our people-first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged. This environment fosters collaboration and empowers team members from engineering and manufacturing to finance, supply chain, human resources, information technology and beyond.

By combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, we help customers succeed in markets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability.

As we look to the future, Parker is advancing initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainability while developing the next generation of talent and leaders to engineer a better tomorrow.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

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