Quality Engineering Intern

Job Description

Quality Engineering Intern

Location: Milpitas, CA

Flex is a leading diversified manufacturing partner that collaborates with market-leading brands to design, build, and deliver innovative products globally. We are committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment where employees can grow and make a significant impact. We encourage passionate individuals to apply, even if they don’t meet every single qualification, to join us in creating extraordinary solutions.

This Summer, we are excited to welcome a Quality Engineering Intern to our extraordinary team at the Milpitas, CA site. This role offers an invaluable opportunity to contribute to projects that enhance product yields, performance, and overall quality systems.

Reporting Structure:

• Reports to the Quality Manager

Key Responsibilities:

As a Quality Engineering Intern, you will be involved in a variety of critical areas, gaining hands-on experience and contributing to real-world projects. A typical day may include:

• Involvement with diverse Quality areas: Gaining exposure to Supplier Quality, Material Review Board (MRB), Quality Systems, Manufacturing Quality Engineering, and New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Data Analysis: Analyzing complex data sets and process flow procedures to identify areas for improvement and derive actionable insights.
• Report and Procedure Development: Researching, creating, and documenting various reports and standard operating procedures as required.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Working closely with Engineering Teams to address quality issues related to suppliers and products, analyze auditing results, and drive overall Key Performance Indicator (KPI) improvements.
• Team Participation: Attending team meetings, actively participating in discussions, and providing support for ongoing project work.

Student Qualities & Qualifications:

We are seeking enthusiastic and driven students who possess the following qualities and qualifications:

• Academic Enrollment: Currently enrolled as a Senior student pursuing a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical & Computer Engineering (undergraduate level).
• Coursework: Completion of coursework in Risk Analysis is highly valued.
• Enthusiasm for Manufacturing: A genuine interest and enthusiasm for working in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Collaboration & Creativity: Highly collaborative with a creative mindset, capable of contributing innovative solutions.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal, presentation, and written communication skills, enabling effective interaction with various stakeholders.
• Technical Proficiency:
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Familiarity with Minitab or other statistical software, along with basic concepts of Quality Core Tools and Management Systems.
• Previous Experience (a plus): Prior quality-related internship experience is a definite advantage.

Internship Program Requirements:

• Availability: Must be available to work 40 hours/week (in-person) for a 10-12 week Summer assignment.
• University Enrollment: Currently enrolled in a 4-year accredited university.
• GPA: A minimum GPA of 3.0.

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application process. For assistance with disability accommodations, please email accessibility@flex.com. (Note: This email is solely for disability assistance and does not accept resumes or applications. To be considered for a position, you must complete the official application process.)