Quality Engineer Intern

Schneider Electric has an exciting opportunity for a Quality Engineer Intern at our Columbia, Missouri location for the Fall 2026 semester.
This is a part-time and onsite so the ideal candidate will be located in the general area.
No visa sponsorship or relocation will be provided for this role. Schneider Electric creates connected technologies that reshape industries, transform cities and enrich lives.Our 135,000+ employees thrive in more than 100 countries.
From the simplest of switches to complex operational systems, our technology, software and services improve the way our customers manage and automate their operations.
Help us deliver solutions that ensure Life Is On everywhere, for everyone and at every moment. What do you get to do in this position? Deployment of tools/material for Quality Fundamentals * Team member for problem solving regarding internal and external customer concerns utilizing tools including 8D, Kaizen, Six Sigma...
all driving to understanding Root Cause - implementing corrective and preventative actions and driving continuous improvement. * Works with the Quality Engineer on the review, development, and implementation of PFMEA, process control plans and poka-yoke & Jidoka opportunities. * Interfaces heavily with Technical Antennas, manufacturing hourly and salaried support personnel, and external corporate engineering, quality, and supplier quality resources. * Supports new product introductions, supplier development activities relating to Columbia components, and is a key contributor to those overall successes. * Benchmark with other Schneider entities, align, and deploy projects to utilize digital technology in the process robustness. * Review the implementation and efficiency of Quality Controls such as Poka Yokes and Jidokas. * Support capability studies and Perform Gage R&R Studies. * Provide tooling and process recommendations to optimize product and process inspections. * Deployment of the Quality Fundamentals at Production. * Training & Capability Building * Conduct training sessions for operators, leads, and supervisors on: * Stop Work * PY validation (golden samples / red rabbits) * Ok 1st Part execution * Check-Do-Check * Non-Conformance Management * Rework processes * Layered Process Audits (LPA) Auditing, Monitoring & Sustainment * Perform and facilitate Layered Process Audits (LPAs) to validate process conformance. * Support the Quality Fundamentals Self-Assessment and prepare improvement plans. * Conduct regular walkthroughs ("Gemba") to identify abnormalities, gaps to standards, and behavioral adherence. This job might be for you if you have: * Undergraduate degree/Higher education (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Electronic) * Experience within manufacturing Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent * Experience with 8D problem solving methodology, tool utilization (ie.
5Why, fishbone (cause and effect), etc) * Six Sigma knowledge, experience, certification highly desired * Demonstrated analytical skills with data, problem resolution, project management * Excellent skills in leadership, communication both verbal and written, and attention to detail Let us learn about you! Apply today. You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us.
This position will be posted until filled. #secareers At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities.
This means you matter.
Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work. Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: "We see you.
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It's more than just pay and benefits- it's a meaningful investment in you.
It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker. For this U.S.
based position, the expected pay range is $22.50 to $27 per hour.
This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives.
The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States.
Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level.
Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you: Grow Your Skills and Career.
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It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world. We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization.
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