Job Description

The Summer College Intern - R&D and Quality Engineering supports product, process, and quality improvement activities in a manufacturing and product-development environment. Working under the guidance of engineering and quality team members, the intern gathers and analyzes data, assists with product and process evaluation, documents findings, and contributes to structured problem-solving.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with research and evaluation of product, material, component, process, and equipment alternatives.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and communicate engineering and quality data using established tools and methods.
• Support incoming, in-process, and finished-product inspection or testing activities, as assigned.
• Assist in identifying, documenting, and communicating nonconforming product or process conditions.
• Participate in root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous-improvement activities using tools such as Pareto analysis, cause-and-effect diagrams, basic statistics, experiments, and FMEA.
• Help clarify and document product specifications, inspection requirements, quality information, and project findings.
• Assist with audits of products or processes and summarize results for the project team.
• Use measurement and test equipment in accordance with established procedures and under appropriate supervision.
• Prepare project updates, presentations, schedules, and action-item tracking for assigned work.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and other cross-functional partners to complete internship assignments.
• Follow all applicable safety, quality, environmental, confidentiality, and documentation requirements.

Skills to Perform This Role:

Technical Skills:

• Basic understanding of engineering, manufacturing, quality, or scientific principles through coursework or project experience.
• Ability to collect, organize, and interpret data with attention to accuracy.
• Interest in problem-solving tools like PFEMA, control planning, product testing, measurement, inspection, prototyping, or technical documentation.
• Ability to learn applicable software, equipment, specifications, and procedures.

Communication Skills:

• Good listening, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to explain technical observations clearly and ask appropriate questions.
• Ability to prepare concise documentation and present project findings.

Leadership Skills:

• Takes initiative while working within assigned scope and supervision.
• Demonstrates organization, time management, and follow-through.
• Works effectively in a team and respects differing points of view.
• Uses sound judgment and escalates safety, quality, or technical concerns promptly.

Interpersonal and Work Environment Skills:

• Honest, ethical, dependable, and open to learning.
• Flexible and able to work in a fast-paced, goal-driven environment.
• Ability to build productive relationships with diverse groups.
• Ability to work in office, laboratory, and manufacturing settings as assignments require.
• Ability to comply with required personal protective equipment and workplace safety practices.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university program in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Quality, Manufacturing, Materials Science, Chemistry, Analytics/Mathematical, or a related technical field.
• Available to work for the duration of the summer internship program.
• Ability to work responsibly with guidance, ask questions, and apply feedback.
• Ability to manage assigned tasks and meet agreed-upon completion dates.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Brand Information

If you prefer a career that offers different opportunities daily while working with a variety of people, Kimball International would like to talk to you. We are a family-friendly company that values the differences that make each associate unique.

EEO Statement

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

VISA Sponsorship

Kimball International, Inc. will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment/work visa status (e.g.. H-1B)