Quality Intern

Job Description

About the Company

MacLean-Fogg is a global manufacturing company with over 100 years of innovation and excellence. It is guided by its core values: Integrity, People, Customers, and Stewardship. The company’s diverse businesses serve the automotive, industrial, and other critical industries. MacLean-Fogg is dedicated to building on its legacy while driving the future of manufacturing, fostering an environment where talent thrives, creativity flourishes, and collaboration drives success.

They partner with iconic brands to create high-quality fasteners, components, and engineered solutions. With the addition of Mallard Manufacturing, they have expanded into industry-leading gravity flow solutions for material handling. MacLean-Fogg emphasizes that employees’ ideas and skills will make an impact in driving cutting-edge solutions, advancing sustainability, and helping build a better tomorrow within a collaborative team environment.

The company is committed to Diversity & Inclusion, actively promoting equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Job Description (Quality Intern – Summer 2026)

This is an opportunity for a Summer Internship Program as a Quality Intern at MacLean-Fogg.

Program Details:
• Location: Multiple U.S. Locations (applicants will select preferred locations).
• Program Duration: 10 Weeks during Summer 2026.
• Pay Range: $18–$25 per hour, based on location, experience, and academic level.

Program Overview:
The program offers real-world exposure to Quality in a manufacturing environment, allowing interns to contribute to meaningful projects from day one. Over 10 weeks, interns will gain:
• Hands-on experience in quality systems, inspection, and process improvement.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced industry leaders.
• A professional network across functions and facilities.
• Career-ready technical and professional skills.

Key Responsibilities (What You’ll Do):
As a Quality Intern, you will:
• Assist in conducting product inspections, audits, and testing activities.
• Support the maintenance and improvement of quality management systems (QMS).
• Analyze data related to process capability, defects, and corrective actions.
• Partner with engineering and production teams to ensure compliance with standards and customer requirements.
• Complete a capstone intern project and present results to leadership.

Qualifications:
MacLean-Fogg is seeking motivated students who are ready to learn, grow, and contribute.
• Education: Currently pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related field.
• Academic Standing: Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale).
• Preferred Skills: Familiarity with quality tools, root cause analysis, or statistical methods.
• Required Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Mindset: Collaborative mindset with a willingness to take initiative.
• Availability: Ability to work on-site at one of the company’s locations for the duration of the program.

Compensation & Benefits:
• Competitive hourly pay.
• Skill development through hands-on learning.
• Structured mentorship and feedback.
• Networking opportunities with peers and professionals.
• Experience presenting to leadership at program completion.